After the Bucks' season ended, there were plenty of indications that Antetokounmpo would request a trade out of Milwaukee, but the narrative has flipped in recent weeks. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported last week that opposing teams have "come to terms with the realization" that Antetokounmpo isn't going to request a trade.

Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Pairs Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo With 21-Year-Old Superstar originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Giannis Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. The future Hall of Famer recently said he wants to get back to the NBA Finals with the Bucks, the only franchise he's played for.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Doubles Down on Finals Desire Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the biggest names thrown in trade rumors since the 2024-25 NBA season ended in a first-round playoff defeat against the Indiana Pacers.

Per NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Celtics are "most definitely listening" to trade offers for Jrue Holiday. The two-way guard has been repeatedly mentioned as a trade candidate since word first got around about Boston needing to trim payroll this summer (a need made all the more urgent by Jayson Tatum's Achilles tear).

The Bucks star has previously been silent as NBA insiders weigh in on his future in Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo just made his strongest statement yet about his mindset amid trade rumors. The superstar is on a three-year, $175 million contract with the Bucks that is slated to go through the 2027-28 season.

“There are two great teams that got there,” Antetokounmpo said, referring to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers reaching the 2025 Finals presented by YouTube TV, “Indiana, with my friend Pascal Siakam, is reaping the rewards, and OKC simply has the MVP [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander]. I’m rooting for good basketball.”

The Milwaukee Bucks and superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been one of the main talking points around the NBA over the last few weeks. With the rumors surrounding Antetokounmpo and the Bucks potentially trading him,

The NBA continues to monitor Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation with the Bucks, yet the Rockets aren't completely sold that he will be traded.