Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst said Tuesday the franchise has not determined whether to pursue a contract extension or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, framing both options as equally viable heading into a pivotal offseason. Horst spoke to reporters in New York before Milwaukee's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks will miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. When pressed on whether the organization was operating with a clear direction on Antetokounmpo,...

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It’s really anyone’s guess as to where Giannis Antetokounmpo will end up. It’s the question that’s plagued the league all season. Various teams have been thrown out, but not the Boston Celtics until now. Recently, Giannis made flattering comments about Joe Mazzulla’s coaching in Boston. Thus, leading to speculation that perhaps the Celtics will look […] The post NBA rumors: Celtics named as potential Giannis trade suitor after eye-opening Joe Mazzulla comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s almost a fait accompli that the Nets will call the Bucks about their want-away superstar this summer.

The Heat had put together quite a package for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Doc Rivers also made it sound like he was done as coach in Milwaukee, which was already expected.

Charlotte Hornets have a path to Giannis Antetokounmpo, if they're willing to pay a steep price.

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Why the 'no excuses' message from Giannis puts Doc Rivers on the clock in Milwaukee

The relationship between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks has boiled over and the two must privately wish that they parted ways sooner.

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to face the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Tuesday night in the middle of what looks like a crisis season. The Bucks have lost 13 games by 25 or more points, the most in franchise history, and are out of the postseason picture, currently 11th with a 31-47 record. This, […] The post Bucks news: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. Nets after ESPN report highlights injury controversy? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giannis sounds great until you look at the Suns’ math.

For the first time in a decade, the Milwaukee Bucks are not playoff-bound, and tensions appear to be high. Amid a contentious battle between the Bucks and superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo over an injury that sparked an NBA investigation, more alleged details of Milwaukee’s dysfunction have been reported. Specifically, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania detailed a […] The post Bucks rumors: Doc Rivers called out Kyle Kuzma before benching in meeting that ‘rubbed locker room wrong way’ appeared fir...

The Miami Heat constructed a trade package centered on Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware and multiple draft picks that brought them closer than any other franchise to acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo at the February 5 trade deadline. Milwaukee Bucks ownership intervened at the deadline, according to multiple league sources. The Bucks seriously weighed Miami's offer on February 4, one day before the deadline. Ownership ultimately concluded that holding Antetokounmpo and pursuing a stronger return in the...

Giannis Antetokounmpo spent months attempting to handle his departure from the Milwaukee Bucks with discretion. What began as a professional, behind-the-scenes push for a trade has fractured into one of the most combustible franchise situations in the NBA. "This is as toxic of a team situation as any in the league," one source close to the team told ESPN. "They waited until the very end on Giannis, and now everyone knows." Antetokounmpo raised serious concerns about Milwaukee's roster before ...

As rumors surround the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the team wanting to shut down the star for the season, though the big man has been willing to play, it has garnered the attention of Draymond Green. While the relationship between the Bucks and Antetokounmpo seems to be heading towards a divorce, Green spoke […] The post Draymond Green drops strong take on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s treatment of Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Draymond Green discussed how Jonathan Kuminga's situation with the Golden State Warriors was discussed vs. Giannis' with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Here is a framework for the Boston Celtics to realistically push for a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade in the offseason after his praise for Joe Mazzulla.

The strange and tired saga between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks continued this week with new reporting about an alleged beef between the two sides regarding Antetokounmpo’s desire to return to play this year. The Bucks understandably want to keep their star player sidelined with the playoffs fully out of the picture, and it’s […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo insists ‘100%’ he could still remain with Bucks despite beef appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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