Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is now open to evaluating his long-term future outside of Milwaukee, according to a report by NBA insider Shams Charania.
Charania noted this is the first time in Antetokounmpo’s career he is “open-minded” about whether staying with the Bucks remains the best path forward.
The 30-year-old is entering the first season of a three-year, $175 million extension he signed in October 2023.
Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game in 67 appearances this past season while shooting 60.1 percent from the field.
Milwaukee finished the 2024–25 regular season 48–34 and was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers for the second consecutive year.
That series marked the third time in four seasons the Bucks failed to reach the second round, despite their continued regular-season success and a 9th straight postseason berth.
Injuries again played a major role in Milwaukee’s early exit, with Damian Lillard missing time due to deep vein thrombosis before suffering a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the first round.
The franchise’s decision to trade Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards at the deadline in exchange for Kyle Kuzma also signaled a shift in the roster’s veteran core.
Despite winning the NBA Cup in December, the Bucks did not claim the Central Division title for the first time since the 2017–18 season.
Milwaukee’s inconsistent year included a 2–8 start, a midseason six-game win streak, and ultimately a 5th place finish in the Eastern Conference standings.
As the front office evaluates the roster around Antetokounmpo and Lillard, league observers have begun to question whether the team can realistically contend in its current form.
Antetokounmpo’s openness to other options adds pressure on general manager Jon Horst ahead of the 2025–26 campaign.
While no formal trade request has been made, this development may prompt rival teams to prepare potential offers should Milwaukee choose to pivot toward a rebuild.
Antetokounmpo has spent all 12 of his NBA seasons with the Bucks, including leading the franchise to its first title in 50 years during the 2020–21 season.
His current contract includes a player option for the 2027–28 season.
