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October 26th 2025 at 8:26am CST by Rory Maher

Arguably the biggest storyline of the NBA offseason was the seemingly uncertain future ofBucks superstarGiannis Antetokounmpo, who reportedly flirted with the idea of leaving Milwaukee, resulting inbrief trade talks with New York, which is said to be his preferred destination if he were to ask to be moved.

When asked about that ESPN report, Antetokounmpoexpressed confidence in the Bucks’ revamped roster and made it clear he’s not seeking a change of scenery at this point, but stopped short of stating that he’s committed to Milwaukee for the long term.

AsJamal Collier of ESPN writes, the Bucks insist they’re on the same page with the two-time MVP, and their bold offseason moves were reflective of their desire to keep Antetokounmpo happy. While people around the league were critical of the decision to waive and stretchDamian Lillard‘s contract in order to signMyles Turner in free agency, team sources tell Collier the Bucks were concerned about potentially wasting a year of Antetokounmpo’s prime.

“The biggest misconception is that this was a panic move,” a team source told ESPN. “It wasn’t. It was a basketball decision. Dame on the other end of it, you’re not sure what that was going to look like. Meanwhile, Myles is a perfect fit. We want to win here.”

Antetokounmpo is technically under contract through 2027/28, but that final season is a player option. The 30-year-old forward will be extension-eligible next summer, Collier notes, and there’s an expectation that he will continue to push management to be as aggressive as possible.

“Always got to hold ownership’s feet to the fire,” a source close to Antetokounmpo told ESPN.

Here’s more on the Bucks:

  • The Raptors threw just about every defensive strategy they could think of at Antetokounmpo on Friday, but none worked in slowing him down, observesEric Nehm of The Athletic. The Greek star finished with 31 points (on 11-of-14 shooting), 20 rebounds, and seven assists, and was a game-high plus-18 in 38 minutes during the six-point win. Antetokounmpo also became the first player in NBA history to record at least 60 points, 30 rebounds and 10 assists in the first two games of the season, Nehm adds. “I mean, like, he’s the best player in the world in my opinion,” said guardCole Anthony, who contributed 23 points and seven assists. “He’s a beast. And he’s out there and he just affects the game in so many different ways. … He’s a heck of a player, man. It’s really different getting to see him every day in practice and in games than seeing him a couple times a year. I’m like, ‘Yo, this dude’s a beast.’“
  • Turner has gotten off to a relatively slow start through two games, averaging 7.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting just 30% from the floor. But the Bucks have beenmuch better when he’s on the court, he’s contributing in multiple areas (3.5 assists and 2.5 blocks), and he threw down an impressive poster slam (Twitter video link) in Wednesday’s season-opening win against Washington,Nehm writes for The Athletic. “When I played against him, I jumped many times at the pump fake because he’s capable of making that shot,” Antetokounmpo said of Turner. “So, he’s going to pick and choose. Sometimes, he’s going to shoot the three. Sometimes, he’s going to pump fake and get in the paint and make the right pass. And sometimes, he’s going to dunk on somebody’s head. And that’s what he did (Wednesday). Incredible play.”
  • Veteran forwardKyle Kuzma exited Friday’s game in Toronto with a left ankle ankle sprain and did not return, the team announced (Twitter link via Nehm). It’s unclear if Kuzma will miss additional time as a result of the injury.
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