Report: Antetokounmpo, Raptors have 'mutual interest'
June 2 - There is "mutual interest" between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Toronto Star reported.
It was originally reported last month that Antetokounmpo would be open to playing elsewhere in 2025-26.
According to the Star's report on Sunday, the Raptors are deep enough at the wing position to combine with first-round picks to make a run at Antetokounmpo. Separately, ESPN reported that the Raptors are "looking for a big fish" in the offseason trade market.
ESPN reported in May that the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player is exploring whether his best long-term fit is to remain in Milwaukee or move on after 12 seasons, nine All-Star selections and one championship with the Bucks.
Antetokounmpo, 30, averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists in 2024-25 before Milwaukee suffered its third straight first-round playoff exit.
With highly paid All-Star guard Damian Lillard facing a lengthy rehabilitation after tearing his left Achilles tendon in the playoffs on April 27, the Bucks are not well-positioned to contend for a championship next season -- which speaks to the off-season decisions that the Bucks and Antetokounmpo face.
He is under contract through the 2026-27 season and has a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28. He carries cap hits of $54.1 million in 2025-26 and $58.5 million in 2026-27.
--Field Level Media
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