Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
It’s unclear whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will leave the Bucks, but some are convinced he’ll be better off in another franchise. On the Milwaukee side, however, there’s a desire to retain confidence.
If all goes according to plan, including Chris Haynes’ recent information, we’ll know more about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future this week. He is due to meet with his managers to discuss his future and the Bucks’ disappointing season. He could then ask to be traded to another franchise in order to win a second championship.
As much as he loves Milwaukee, Giannis made an interesting comment on his brother’s podcast a few weeks ago. He explained that he would hate not to win a second career title. So as much as he loves the Bucks, he won’t hesitate to leave if another team offers him a more ambitious project.
What does the future hold for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Franchises such as the Spurs and Rockets have been mentioned for the star, who will have no shortage of suitors if the trade is confirmed. The problem is that the Bucks will be asking for a mountain of assets on the other side, enough to scare off many organizations. But for the time being, the directors refuse to think about that.
According to Marc Stein, the Bucks remain confident in this matter. As far as they are concerned, his departure is not a foregone conclusion, and they even believe they have the means to convince Giannis to extend his adventure in Wisconsin. It has to be said that for this franchise, keeping the Greek Freak is important when you consider his impact both on and off the floor.
TalkBasket : “The Milwaukee Bucks are holding out hope that Giannis Antetokounmpo will not request a trade following the team’s third straight first-round playoff exit, according to Marc Stein. League sources told Stein that the franchise believes the two-time MVP may still commit to Milwaukee despite growing speculation around the league.”
And yet, if Giannis really wants to win another title, it’s hard to believe that Milwaukee is the right place for it. Damian Lillard’s injury changes everything for 2026, and the roster simply looks inferior. And with limited assets, it’s doubtful that the front office can reverse the trend.