Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly not seeking a trade, despite his team’s disappointing 1-6 start to the season.
Amid mounting speculation, ESPN NBA Front Office insider Bobby Marks weighed in on the situation, clarifying that Antetokounmpo has no intention of leaving Milwaukee.
“Anytime a team like that is struggling, there’s certainly going to be questions about the future of Giannis,” Marks said on NBA Today. “He is not looking to be moved. Milwaukee is not looking to move him.”
Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP and eight-time All-Star, remains the centerpiece of the Bucks’ strategy, even as the team struggles to find its rhythm early in the season. This reassurance from Marks may put to rest the wave of “fictional Giannis trade proposals” that have surfaced since Milwaukee’s rocky start.
Despite the Bucks’ current standing, Antetokounmpo’s on-court performance has remained dominant. Through six games, he is averaging 31 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. His recent three-year, $175 million contract extension signaled his commitment to Milwaukee’s long-term vision.
Marks further suggested that both Antetokounmpo and the Bucks organization are focused on solving their current issues, not contemplating a departure.
“They’re looking to try to figure out what went wrong with this roster to start the season,” Marks said, emphasizing that there’s “no concern from that front” about a possible trade.
