Early on in the offseason, the future of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was a major topic in the NBA. Following recent news regarding the two-time MVP, the team's social media team made a subtle jab online.
While appearing on ESPN's First Take Monday morning, insider Shams Charania was asked about the latest on Giannis. He stated that anything can happen regarding a trade, and the superstar forward is still surveying all his options when it comes to his future.
"As we sit here on August 4th, sources tell me there is nothing set in stone about whether Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to stay in Milwaukee or whether he wants to leave elsewhere," Charania said. "He's been evaluating his future this entire offseason."
On the latest around Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for @FirstTake: pic.twitter.com/o931Lih53V
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 4, 2025
Just a few hours after Charania's TV appearance, the Bucks took to social media to give their thoughts on this latest reporting. They quickly downplayed the situation by posting a yawning emoji on X (formerly Twitter).
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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) August 4, 2025
Giannis is still playing at an MVP level at this stage of his career, and is eager to add another title to his resumé. However, since winning it all in 2021, things have not worked out well for them in the postseason. Last year, they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for a third straight time.
Though there has been endless speculation about the topic, Giannis has not expressed a desire to play anywhere other than Milwaukee. As far as reporting goes, the closest things have come to a trade request was when Charania cited the Bucks star had an "open-mindedness" to playing elsewhere.
Following another premature playoff exit, the Bucks did what they could to improve the roster around Giannis. Their biggest swing was landing veteran big man Myles Turner in free agency. This addition came at a steep cost though, as Milwaukee had to waive-and-stretch Damian Lillard to make things work financially.
Only time will tell if Giannis decides to broaden his horizons or remain loyal to the franchise that drafted him over a decade ago.