The Milwaukee Bucks delivered an impressive performance during the thrilling 2024-25 NBA season. However, their journey came to an abrupt halt when they faced the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs. This disappointing early exit sparked rampant speculation about potential trade scenarios for their superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Previously, Shams Charania of ESPN dropped a bombshell that Antetokounmpo might be eyeing opportunities beyond Milwaukee. However, during the recent episode of ESPN’s Get Up, NBA insider Brian Windhorst addressed these swirling trade rumours.
“There’s not going to be a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade in the short-term future. The league has come to terms with the realization that the Bucks are going to keep him and Giannis is not going to ask for a trade. I can’t speak for what might happen in August.” Windhorst said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks, per @WindhorstESPN
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“The league has come to terms with the real realization that the Bucks are going to keep him in. Giannis is not going to ask for a trade.”
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Windhorst has cleared the air regarding the buzz surrounding Antetokounmpo’s future. The Greek Freak will indeed stay with the Milwaukee Bucks, putting a stop to all the speculation.
Stephen A. Smith Delivers Unfiltered Opinion On Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo stands out as one of the premier players in the league, and this season has clearly reinforced his status as a dominant force on the hardwood. However, a recent comment from Stephen A. Smith stirred the pot. On a lively episode of “First Take,” Smith boldly claimed that he would label Giannis an “underachiever” if he doesn’t secure another championship.
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“He’s one of the greatest players to ever play the game…Nine All-Star selections. And top ten finishes in league MVP voting nine times. And he does, and he has more of that than post-season series wins. That’s unacceptable… I’m saying that you don’t look at somebody that dominant, that fantastic, with that kind of fire in his belly to compete on a night-in, night-out basis, and all you have is one championship to show for it.” Smith said.
Stephen A. Smith says he will consider Giannis Antetokounmpo an “underachiever” if he doesn’t win another ring
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 13, 2025
(🎥 @FirstTake / h/t @ClutchPoints )
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The conversation around this statement has certainly sparked debate among fans and analysts alike. Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists over 67 games this season.
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