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Shams Charania Unveils Insider Info On Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Constant Deliberation On Staying With The Bucks

Originally posted on The SportsRush | By Prateek Singh | Last updated Jul 2, 2025 8:44 AM ET

Big changes are underway in Milwaukee, and they’ve left their biggest star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, in a state of uncertainty. The Bucks lost longtime center Brook Lopez to the Clippers in free agency, and shortly after, they waived Damian Lillard, stretching out his contract to create cap space. To fill the center void, they signed Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal.

These moves mark a dramatic shift in direction for a team that, just a year ago, was all-in on winning a championship with Dame, Giannis, and a veteran core. Now, it looks unlikely that they’ll contend, and the “Greek Freak” isn’t thrilled.

Chris Haynes, a reliable source with close ties to Giannis’ camp, revealed that the two-time MVP was not happy about the Lillard move. Soon after the news broke, Giannis posted a photo from 2021, celebrating his Finals win.

The quote on his picture read, “I don’t know what’s going on right now, man,” and he captioned the post, “Mood.” That subtle but telling comment spoke volumes. Now, insider Shams Charania has revealed what’s going on in the 30-year-old’s head.

Mood pic.twitter.com/Ar2nvAcfXE

— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) July 1, 2025

Charania said, “I’m told that Giannis will continue to evaluate not just what happened today, but what’s happening all offseason in Milwaukee.” His sources say Giannis is keeping a close eye on the things that are happening within the organization.

“Sources tell me that it’s more than just tonight. At the end of the offseason, my understanding is Giannis Antetokounmpo will ask himself, look himself in the mirror, look around him, and say, ‘Can I win a championship with this team?”

Shams: “Giannis will continue to evaluate not just what happened today, but what’s happening all offseason in Milwaukee. Sources tell me that it’s more than just tonight. At the end of the offseason, my understanding is Giannis will ask himself…Can I win a championship?” pic.twitter.com/dOnpZT8Oyq

— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) July 2, 2025

Charania stated that the only person who knows the answer to that question is Giannis himself. And if that answer is ‘No,’ then we might witness another major change in the league with Giannis leaving Milwaukee.

Before the recent drama, Giannis had made it clear that he still believes in the Bucks and their chances. “The Finals are different. I hope to be back soon with the Bucks,” he had said. While Giannis may still be committed to the program, he’s likely more cautious than ever. Loyalty aside, he’s a competitor in his prime, and he wants to win now.

The rest of the league is watching. Every contending team will be keeping tabs on the Giannis situation, hoping to pounce if he decides it’s time for a new chapter.

This article first appeared on The SportsRush and was syndicated with permission.

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