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The relationship between Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> and the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> has reached a critical point this season. Antetokounmpo was nearly traded at the deadline before the Bucks decided to shop him this offseason.<\/p>\n Tensions remained high after the NBPA urged the league to take a look into their player participation policy after ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania<\/a> reported that the Bucks are trying to force Antetokounmpo to sit out the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Greek Freak\u201d has been limited to just 36 games this season because of injuries. He was adamant about playing despite the Bucks being out of playoff contention.<\/p>\n However, the Bucks have ruled him out in their regular-season finale against the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n Doc Rivers Discusses Antetokounmpo\u2019s Future GettyGiannis Antetokounmpo #34 and head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks talk before a game against the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> at Fiserv Forum on April 10, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n Ahead of Sunday\u2019s game in Philadelphia, Bucks coach Doc Rivers appeared on The Dan Patrick Show<\/a> and was asked about Antetokounmpo\u2019s future in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n Rivers was put in a tough spot, but he still answered the question. He even hinted that the two-time MVP\u2019s time with the Bucks could be coming to an end.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a tough one because he has done such a great job here in Milwaukee, right?\u201d River said, via HoopsHype<\/a>. \u201cAnd yet he still wants to win a title, and clearly, we have to do a better job here with our roster to make that even look like a possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n The Hall of Fame coach added, \u201cIf we can\u2019t do that, then he\u2019s going to look outward. And so, I think that\u2019s a two-fold answer. I think one, if we had all the pieces here, I have no doubt he\u2019d want to stay here. But we don\u2019t, and so that puts him in a tough spot.\u201d<\/p>\n The Bucks are indeed in a tough spot since they don\u2019t have the assets to attract a potential second star to pair with Antetokounmpo. They were linked to Ja Morant<\/a> before the trade deadline, but nothing materialized.<\/p>\n What About Rivers\u2019 Future in Milwaukee? GettyHead coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks gestures during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> at Moda Center on March 25, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints<\/a>, the belief around the NBA<\/a> is that this will be Rivers\u2019 final season as the Bucks\u2019 head coach. It\u2019s unclear if he\u2019ll be relieved of his duties or will get moved to a new position as part of the front office.<\/p>\n The drama between Antetokounmpo and the franchise is out of Rivers\u2019 control, but the recent reports about what happened inside their locker room in March grabbed a lot of headlines.<\/p>\n Rivers reportedly told players in the locker room to Google his resume, which includes one NBA championship, many winning seasons, an NBA Coach of the Year Award and an induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.<\/p>\n But regardless of Siegel\u2019s report, Rivers has hinted<\/a> about stepping away from coaching and spending more time with his grandchildren.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJuan Paolo David<\/a> Juan Paolo David is a sports journalist covering basketball for Heavy. He has a decade of experience writing about the NBA and WWE. He’s currently based in the Philippines. 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