Milwaukee — Internal friction between the Milwaukee Bucks and two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has reached a point that insiders describe as “insurmountable,” according to a report published Tuesday.
Unnamed team sources quoted in the report said the 6-foot-11 forward “doesn’t want to be here on any given day,” suggesting Antetokounmpo’s commitment to the franchise is wavering as the 2025-26 regular season winds down.
The comments come less than two years after the 31-year-old All-Star signed a super-max extension intended to keep him in Milwaukee through the 2028-29 season. While no formal trade request has been submitted, the tone within the organization has reportedly turned pessimistic about retaining its franchise cornerstone.
The Bucks have not issued a public response. Antetokounmpo, averaging 29.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists this season, last spoke with reporters following Sunday’s loss, offering no indication of impending changes.
Milwaukee enters the final week of the schedule holding the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. Any deep postseason run could hinge on the star’s mindset amid questions about his long-term plans.
Source: New York Post
