Giannis’ departure almost confirmed from the Bucks? The terrible rumor after his words!

Eager to play for the title every year, Giannis Antetokounmpo put pressure on the Bucks this week to achieve his goal. If he does not have what he wants, the Greek will not hesitate to ask for his trade to join another destination. The latest trends are just bad for Milwaukee.

The Bucks have long known that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a rather ambitious player, determined to win the title every season. The franchise has already achieved this goal once, but don’t count on the Greek Freak to be satiated. Far from there. Last week, number 34 also threatened Milwaukee with a possible departure if the leaders were not ready to give everything to win the championship.

We can see this as a desire to leave, or a big boost of pressure on the front office to ensure the competitiveness of the roster. Giannis wants to be surrounded by talent to win the title, as is the case today with Khris Middleton or Jrue Holiday. But it is important to note that the leader will be a free agent very soon, and there is no doubt that the double MVP wants to see him stay.

Giannis already far from the Bucks?

But for some observers, these comments are not really a surprise, knowing that Antetokounmpo never suggested that he was ready to finish his career with the Bucks. A departure appears to be on the table at the end of his contract, especially if he refuses to sign an extension. According to insider Brian Windhorst, Giannis could leave soon.

Brian Windhorst believes it’s ‘50/50 at best’ Giannis Antetokounmpo stays in Milwaukee after his contract ends ????

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Brian Windhorst thinks it’s “50/50 at best” for Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay in Milwaukee at the end of his contract.

Giannis’ contract ends in 2026, but it should be noted that he has a player option allowing him to become a free agent from 2025. We imagine that he will want to get the best contract possible, which means that he could land on the market and put pressure on the Bucks through competition. We also know that 5 franchises follow his situation.

The departure of Giannis Antetokounmpo is still very far away, but it is a story to follow closely. Especially when it is the player who initiates these rumors by threatening to leave. The pressure is maximum for the Bucks, who have no right to miss.