The Milwaukee Bucks saw a disheartening NBA Playoff Round 1 exit from the hands of the Indiana Pacers recently. But that’s not taking away the attention away from Giannis Antetokounmpo.
While the trade rumors around the Greek Freak have already been on surge, he himself has fueled it for one more time.
Recently, Giannis took to his social media account as a Q&A session. He went on to reply to his fans as many times as possible.
When a fan asked “what’s your favourite city to play on the road,” Antetokounmpo couldn’t contain his honesty.
“New York,” he replied.
New York https://t.co/uJQRe2ID7O
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) May 18, 2025
This has sent Knicks fans into a frenzy, dreaming of what it might be like to have the giant Greek in their corner.
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While the Knicks haven’t been connected to a trade for Giannis just yet, there’s a growing belief that if they miss the ring, they should consider making a move for him.
The Knicks have some promising players like OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson who could be enticing options for the Bucks.
But let’s not forget about the Brooklyn Nets. They’ve got a treasure trove of 12 first-round picks from 2025 to 2030, along with five in the upcoming draft. That gives them a lot of leverage, even if their current roster isn’t built for immediate success.
Bucks To Meet Giannis Antetokounmpo Next Week
While Giannis Antetokounmpo’s tweet has already left his fans worried, his journey at the Bucks camp is still not over.
According to NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Giannis and the Bucks have a crucial meeting scheduled for next week to discuss the future direction of the team.
This meeting marks the first time Giannis will speak with the team management since the end of the season.
BREAKING: Bucks make contact with Giannis Antetokounmpo and now very crucial meeting is scheduled for next week, sources tell me. On latest Haynes Briefs episode, details on how this came about and what happens from here. #haynesbriefshttps://t.co/fJZS1NEi2t pic.twitter.com/hyxEQnghzg
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 18, 2025
And Giannis’ trade would undoubtedly be at the centre of these discussions. He has a contract that runs until the summer of 2027, with a player option for the 2027-28 season.
However, the situation is complicated by the injury to teammate Damian Lillard and the fact that Brook Lopez is set to enter free agency.
There are already rumors about potential trade interest in Giannis from multiple teams, including the Spurs, the Rockets, the Nets, and the Lakers.
Nevertheless, the Bucks have not publicly indicated their intentions regarding whether they might consider a rebuild. The future of the team and its aging roster remains uncertain.
