Milwaukee Bucks star and former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has started discussions about his future with the Bucks organization, indicating openness to a possible trade, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent Alex Saratsis are having conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the two-time NBA MVP’s future — and discussing whether his best fit is staying or a move elsewhere, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
A resolution to these talks is expected in the coming weeks, sources said, which will result in shaping whether Antetokounmpo is available ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
Antentokoumpo remains in the MVP race, despite a middling 9-13 record for the Bucks. This season, Giannis has recorded averages of 30.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in just over 30 minutes a game.
The Portland Trail Blazers own Milwaukee’s first-round pick in 2029, as well as first-round swap rights with the Bucks in 2028 and 2030. You can view the full status of the Trail Blazers’ future draft picks here.