Dec. 3, 2025 — Doc Rivers delivered a forceful response to recent rumors suggesting that Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded, calling the chatter unfounded and urging observers to dismiss it.
The veteran coach spoke shortly after the speculation gained traction, making clear he sees no substance behind reports connecting the perennial All-Star to a possible move. “People need to stop with that,” Rivers said in a brief but pointed statement, stressing that the forward remains central to his current team’s plans.
Rivers added that such rumors surface every season but rarely have any basis in reality, describing this latest round as another example of outside noise. He declined to elaborate further, reiterating only that Antetokounmpo is not on the market.
Source: New York Post
