According to Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks have officially begun listening to trade offers for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and have opened negotiations with interested teams. Sources indicate that Antetokounmpo is expected to draw intense competition on the trade market, with the Bucks’ ownership and front office sticking to their pre-deadline asking price: at least one young top-tier star prospect or a significant haul of draft picks.
Trade discussions surrounding Antetokounmpo had already surfaced around February’s trade deadline, as the franchise cornerstone made it clear that it was time for both sides to move on. Sources say Antetokounmpo’s stance has not changed—he still believes a separation is best.
The tension between the Bucks and Antetokounmpo dates back over a year. Last May, he first expressed a willingness to look for a better fit outside Milwaukee. By last summer, he had made it known he wanted to join the New York Knicks. However, after those discussions with New York stalled in August, the Bucks decided to retain him, believing they could still compete in the East.
Milwaukee finished this season with a 32-50 record, missing both the playoffs and the play-in tournament, ending a streak of nine consecutive postseason appearances. The team has not won a playoff series since 2022.
Following the season, the Bucks parted ways with head coach Doc Rivers and hired 41-year-old Taylor Jenkins, offering him a lucrative six-year deal. Sources say the contract signals a long-term commitment, and Jenkins, one of the most sought-after coaching candidates this summer, will be
