Bucks Ownership Sets Timeline for Giannis Antetokounmpo Decision
Summary
The Milwaukee Bucks are planning to decide Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the team before the 2026 NBA draft. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said talks with Giannis are positive, but they are preparing for both possibilities—whether he stays or moves to another team.Key Facts
- Giannis Antetokounmpo was drafted by the Bucks in 2013 and is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).
- The Bucks hope to make a decision about Giannis’s future before the 2026 NBA draft in late June.
- Co-owner Jimmy Haslam said they may trade Giannis if he chooses to play elsewhere, which would bring valuable assets to the team.
- Haslam denied reports of a broken relationship with Giannis and said discussions have been positive.
- The Bucks recently hired a new head coach, Taylor Jenkins, who is aware that Giannis might leave or stay.
- Giannis helped the Bucks win their second championship in 50 years.
- In the 2025-26 season, Giannis played 36 games with averages of 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.
- The Bucks will decide what is best for both Giannis and the team moving forward.
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