BUCKS NOT TRADING GIANNIS

The Milwaukee Bucks have made it clear: Giannis Antetokounmpo is not going anywhere. Amid swirling trade rumors during the 2025 NBA offseason, the Bucks’ front office, led by team president Peter Feigin, has reiterated their dedication to building around the two-time MVP. This statement comes in response to speculation about Antetokounmpo’s future, fueled by the team’s recent playoff struggles and roster changes.

“Giannis loves Milwaukee, Milwaukee loves Giannis. We’re in a good place. We feel great about it. It’s business as usual,” Feigin said in a recent statement, emphasizing the mutual loyalty between the superstar and the city. The Bucks’ leadership has backed this sentiment with actions, making strategic moves to bolster the roster around their cornerstone player.

Antetokounmpo, who has spent his entire career with the Bucks since being drafted in 2013, has consistently expressed affection for Milwaukee. During a recent livestream with YouTube personality IShowSpeed, he addressed trade rumors directly, saying, “Probably. We’ll see. I love Milwaukee.” While his response left some room for speculation, the Bucks’ aggressive offseason moves signal their intent to keep him happy and competitive.

The team has made significant roster adjustments to support Antetokounmpo, including signing center Myles Turner to replace Brook Lopez and re-signing key players like Bobby Portis and Gary Trent Jr. These moves follow the controversial decision to waive and stretch Damian Lillard’s contract, a choice that reportedly upset Antetokounmpo but was necessary to create cap space for new acquisitions. The Bucks also acquired players like Kevin Porter Jr., Taurean Prince, and Gary Harris, aiming to build a championship-caliber team around their star.

Despite three consecutive first-round playoff exits, the Bucks remain focused on contending in the Eastern Conference. Head coach Doc Rivers and general manager Jon Horst have maintained open communication with Antetokounmpo, ensuring he feels valued and central to the team’s vision. “We were communicating a lot,” Rivers noted, addressing the speculation surrounding the superstar’s future.

NBA insiders, including ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, have reported that the league has largely accepted that Antetokounmpo will stay in Milwaukee, with no trade request on the horizon. “The league has come to terms with the real realization that the Bucks are going to keep him,” Windhorst said on Get Up. This sentiment is echoed by other reports, which confirm that neither Antetokounmpo nor the Bucks are pursuing a trade.

Antetokounmpo’s loyalty to Milwaukee is notable in an era where player movement is common. Since 2013, only six NBA players have spent over a decade with the team that drafted them, and at 30 years old, Antetokounmpo is the youngest among them. His accolades—two MVPs, a Finals MVP, and two championships—underscore his value to the Bucks, who view him as the cornerstone of their franchise.

While trade proposals involving teams like the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors have surfaced, the Bucks have shown no interest in entertaining such offers. A proposed deal with the Spurs, which would have sent Antetokounmpo to San Antonio for a package including Harrison Barnes, Dylan Harper, and multiple draft picks, was deemed unlikely due to Milwaukee’s commitment to building around their star. Similarly, past discussions about acquiring players like Jimmy Butler were vetoed by Antetokounmpo himself, highlighting his influence on the team’s direction.

As the 2025-26 season approaches, the Bucks are operating as a win-now team, with Antetokounmpo at the heart of their championship aspirations. The addition of Turner, alongside a revamped supporting cast, aims to address the team’s recent postseason shortcomings. Milwaukee’s front office continues to explore backcourt options, with reports suggesting they may re-sign Giannis’ brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, further solidifying the family’s ties to the franchise.

For now, Bucks fans can rest easy. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the face of the franchise, and both he and the team are focused on bringing another championship to Milwaukee.