Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Priority Lies Beyond Trade Chatter
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Giannis Antetokounmpo remains a frequent name in NBA trade speculation, but a Feb. 4 report by the New York Post says the two-time MVP is focused on a personal objective that extends beyond switching teams.
The story, citing people familiar with Antetokounmpo’s thinking, notes that the Milwaukee Bucks star is primarily concerned with achieving his long-term basketball goals, rather than orchestrating a move to a new franchise. Specific details of what he “wants deep down” were not disclosed, yet sources emphasized that a potential trade is not at the top of his wish list.
Antetokounmpo, 31, is under contract with Milwaukee through the 2027-28 season after signing a five-year supermax extension in December 2020. Despite periodic rumors linking him to major-market clubs, he has publicly expressed satisfaction with the Bucks’ front office and his role in shaping the roster.
Milwaukee currently sits near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, positioning the franchise for another postseason run. League executives quoted in the report said that, for now, rival teams view an Antetokounmpo trade as “highly unlikely.”
Source: New York Post
