Milwaukee Bucks President Confirms Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Not Getting Traded Anytime Soon

Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin has publicly confirmed that star player Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be traded, dismissing speculation that arose following Damian Lillard's departure. Feigin stated that Antetokounmpo remains content in Milwaukee and is still viewed as the franchise cornerstone, emphasizing, "Giannis loves Milwaukee, Milwaukee loves Giannis." He described external trade rumors as "clickbait" and affirmed the organization's confidence in their relationship with the 30-year-old forward.

Antetokounmpo finished third in the 2023-24 MVP voting, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists during the regular season. However, the Bucks suffered a first-round playoff exit against the Indiana Pacers after Lillard's injury. Notably, Milwaukee subsequently signed Pacers center Myles Turner, whom they reportedly admired during that series, to bolster frontcourt depth.

Despite this acquisition, the team faces backcourt concerns after waiving Lillard, with Kevin Porter Jr. potentially becoming the starting point guard—a move some analysts believe may weaken their championship contention prospects. In a recent Twitch stream with influencer iShowSpeed, Antetokounmpo addressed persistent recruitment attempts from high-tax markets like Los Angeles and New York, but hinted at staying in Milwaukee when directly asked about his future plans.