The Milwaukee Bucks are not expected to any willingness to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo and “it is understood quite clearly in 29 other front offices that Antetokounmpo is only ever going to be made available for trade if he pushes for it,” writes Marc Stein.
Several rival teams have begun internally planning for the possibility of an Antetokounmpo trade in the future if he decides to push for a trade.
The Bucks continue to search for possible trades to upgrade their roster around Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. But the Bucks hold limited assets and are also restricted by the second apron.
Antetokounmpo previously could have been a free agent in 2025, but he is not currently eligible until 2027. The Bucks signed Antetokounmpo to a three-year, $186 million extension before the 23-24 season after the team traded for Lillard.