{"id":714975,"date":"2026-04-21T04:24:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/714975\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T04:24:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T04:24:22","slug":"bucks-news-giannis-antetokounmpos-cryptic-follow-up-to-thank-you-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/714975\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucks news: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s cryptic follow-up to ‘Thank you’ message"},"content":{"rendered":"

The coming weeks will be very critical for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> as they try to find a win-win situation for both camps following a forgettable season.<\/p>\n

The Bucks are open to listening again to trade offers for Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP has sent mixed signals about his future in Milwaukee, but on Monday, he expressed his gratitude<\/a> to the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis has been one of the toughest seasons of my career, but as they say, like a phoenix from the ashes, I\u2019ll rise. To the city of Milwaukee, MY city, thank you for the unwavering love and support,\u201d wrote Antetokounmpo on X.<\/p>\n

Fans viewed it as a farewell message. The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo has often stated his love for Milwaukee<\/a>, which has given him numerous opportunities, including starting a family. But he also reportedly said he is ready to move on.<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo stoked it further with a cryptic follow-up<\/a> to his post on X, posting a short video on his Instagram Story.<\/p>\n

Anybody know what this means? \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/eh91K4jfwj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Fans said Antetokounmpo’s gesture means \u201cclock it,\u201d slang for noticing or agreeing with a hidden truth.<\/p>\n

Antetokounmp played a career-low 36 games this season due to various injuries. He averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. He was linked to trade rumors all year, which proved to be a distraction for the Bucks.<\/p>\n

Milwaukee only won 32 games and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time after a nine-year streak. Antetokounmpo, who gave the team its second title, was blamed for the \u201ctoxic situation\u201d of the Bucks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Miami Heat are being floated anew<\/a> as a landing spot for the 10-time All-Star.<\/p>\n

The coming weeks will be very critical for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks as they try to find a win-win situation for both camps following a forgettable season. The Bucks are open to listening again to trade offers for Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP has sent mixed signals about his future in Milwaukee, but on Monday, he expressed his gratitude to the city.<\/p>\n