Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering the 2025-26 season with his future in Milwaukee unresolved, according to an ESPN report. General manager Jon Horst met with Antetokounmpo and his representation in Athens in late July after the team waived and stretched Damian Lillard to create space to sign center Myles Turner to a four-year, $108 million contract. The Lillard stretch reportedly left about $22.5 million per year on Milwaukee’s books for five seasons.Antetokounmpo raised questions about the Bucks’ ability to contend and explored external options over the summer. The Bucks and Knicks held trade discussions in August but never reached an agreement. Milwaukee sources told senior NBA insider, Shams Charania, the Knicks did not make a strong enough offer, while New York believed the Bucks were not serious about trading their star player.Milwaukee has struggled in recent playoffs despite Antetokounmpo’s success. Since winning the 2021 NBA championship, the Bucks have lost in the first round three straight seasons. Antetokounmpo has two seasons remaining on his contract before he can become a free agent. He will be eligible for a four-year, $275 million maximum extension on Oct. 1, 2026.”I just want more. I want to win another championship,” Antetokounmpo said. “Legacy is very important for me. You got to play to win.”The upcoming season is viewed as crucial for Milwaukee’s ability to keep their franchise player long-term.Top HeadlinesMilwaukee considers red light cameras to curb reckless drivingFly the L: Brewers take commanding lead over Cubs in NLDSNicolet High School swimmer killed in crash donates organs, saving livesWATCH Argument over Taco Bell job leads to fatal stabbing in Milwaukee

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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering the 2025-26 season with his future in Milwaukee unresolved, according to an ESPN report.

General manager Jon Horst met with Antetokounmpo and his representation in Athens in late July after the team waived and stretched Damian Lillard to create space to sign center Myles Turner to a four-year, $108 million contract. The Lillard stretch reportedly left about $22.5 million per year on Milwaukee’s books for five seasons.

Antetokounmpo raised questions about the Bucks’ ability to contend and explored external options over the summer. The Bucks and Knicks held trade discussions in August but never reached an agreement. Milwaukee sources told senior NBA insider, Shams Charania, the Knicks did not make a strong enough offer, while New York believed the Bucks were not serious about trading their star player.

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New York emerged as the only team Giannis Antetokounmpo desired outside of Milwaukee in the offseason, sources told ESPN, and the Knicks and Bucks engaged in talks for a window of time.

Inside the clouds leaving Giannis’ future hanging in the balance: https://t.co/yxcmDnzQ6K

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 7, 2025

Milwaukee has struggled in recent playoffs despite Antetokounmpo’s success. Since winning the 2021 NBA championship, the Bucks have lost in the first round three straight seasons.

Antetokounmpo has two seasons remaining on his contract before he can become a free agent. He will be eligible for a four-year, $275 million maximum extension on Oct. 1, 2026.

“I just want more. I want to win another championship,” Antetokounmpo said. “Legacy is very important for me. You got to play to win.”

The upcoming season is viewed as crucial for Milwaukee’s ability to keep their franchise player long-term.

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