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Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly reopening the conversation about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks, per ESPN. Antetokounmpo was at the center of trade speculation during the summer, but ultimately nothing came of it despite weeks of trade rumors and speculation. Now, though, with the Bucks sitting at 9-13, it appears as though Antetokounmpo’s future with Milwaukee is in question once again.
Charania reported that the Bucks and Knicks had talks about a trade package to send Antetokounmpo to New York back in August, but those fell apart. It was reported back in October that the two-time MVP’s preferred destination was the Knicks, but perhaps there are other teams out there that he would also now consider. That remains to be seen.
If Antetokounmpo is indeed on the trade market, virtually every team in the league will try its best to pitch the Bucks to try and land one of the best players in the league. If Antetokounmpo does make a trade request, he will shape the NBA trade market. NBA trade season unofficially opens on Dec. 15 (when many players who signed deals in the summer become trade-eligible), and the 2026 NBA trade deadline is set for Feb. 5.
Antetokounmpo has spent his entire 13-season NBA career to date with the Bucks and is a franchise legend. Giannis led Milwaukee to the 2021 NBA title, and he has made nine All-Star teams to go with his nine All-NBA selections.
He has put up his typical superstar numbers this season: 30.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 6.4 assists in 16 games.