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Following the Milwaukee Bucks’ first-round playoff exit in a five-game series against the Indiana Pacers, discussions have intensified around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the team.
Shams Charania indicates that this situation could emerge as one of the summer’s major narratives, even though the two-time NBA MVP has not reached any conclusive decisions regarding his status in Milwaukee.
Charania notes that “Antetokounmpo is considering whether his optimal long-term situation lies in staying with Milwaukee or pursuing opportunities elsewhere.”
It is anticipated that significant discussions concerning Giannis’s future will take place this week in Chicago, where leaders from all 30 NBA franchises have convened for the Draft Combine (May 11-18). Over the years, other teams have consistently inquired about Antetokounmpo’s availability, and this interest is projected to grow during the Combine week.
Any discussions regarding Antetokounmpo will center on his perspective about the future—whether he envisions a lasting career in Milwaukee or thinks another organization might better suit him. The Bucks are also expected to engage in conversations with his agents, Giorgios Panou and Alex Saratsis, this offseason to plan the next steps.
During the current season, Antetokounmpo played in 67 games, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists, while maintaining an impressive shooting percentage of 60%, marking one of the most productive seasons of his career.
