The Athletic's Eric Nehm noted that if Antetokounmpo stays and takes the gap-year approach, the Bucks' flexibility could be buoyed by Damian Lillard ( $58.5 million player option) and Kyle Kuzma ( $20.4 million) potentially being attractive trade candidates entering the final season of their contracts.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been among the most loyal superstars in NBA history. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar has spent all 12 seasons of his legendary of his c

Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Monday that two-time MVP and one-time Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is open to leaving the Milwaukee Bucks, who have won only one postseason series since winning the 2021 championship against the Phoenix Suns in six games.