NBA Rumors: Milwaukee Bucks’ stance on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, revealed by team executive

Since the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers, there has been speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in the NBA. Now, an executive from the franchise has spoken out on the matter.

In comments shared by reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac, a front office executive from Milwaukee made the organization’s stance clear regarding what lies ahead for Giannis in the near term. “We have no indication that anything is really changing as far as our relationship with the player we think is the best in the world,” he said.

The executive also discussed how the Bucks are preparing for next season, after making several significant roster moves aimed at boosting their chances in the Eastern Conference: “We rebuilt on the fly, in a really challenging situation, but we think we did it as well as it could be done.”

That optimism about Antetokounmpo’s future is similar to the tone struck by Bucks president Peter Feigin just days ago, when he even laughed off rumors about the Greek star’s potential departure. “We kind of laugh internally — it’s where we’ve been for 10 years… Giannis loves Milwaukee, Milwaukee loves Giannis. We’re in a good place and we feel great about it. It’s business as usual,” Feigin said.

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket on Deandre Ayton #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers during a game on January 04, 2025.

However, the speculation has persisted in part due to Antetokounmpo’s own comments, which lacked clarity when he spoke about his future with the Bucks in an interview with Speed. “We’ll see… probably,” the power forward said.

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This uncertainty was further fueled by reports from NBA insider Shams Charania, who indicated there could be a real chance that the 2024–25 season was Giannis’ last with the Bucks. “For the first time in his career, he is open-minded about whether his best fit is remaining in Milwaukee – or playing elsewhere,” the ESPN reporter said.

Antetokounmpo’s ambition to seriously compete for another NBA title remains the primary factor behind all the speculation. The Bucks have struggled to provide that opportunity lately, having suffered three consecutive first-round playoff exits in the past three seasons.

In the meantime, Giannis has another challenge on the horizon outside the NBA, as he prepares to represent Greece in EuroBasket beginning August 27. It will be the sixth major tournament of his career with the national team, following appearances in two EuroBasket competitions, two FIBA World Cups, and the 2024 Paris Olympics.