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09-08-2025
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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss international game vs. Nikola Jokic
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss international game vs. Nikola Jokic originally appeared on The Sporting News Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be seen on the court for the ECOMMBX Cup this weekend, a prep tournament for the Eurobasket, as officially announced by the Greek federation. The tournament is scheduled for this weekend in Cyprus, and will see the Bucks star miss the games against the Serbian and Israeli national teams, the former of which will feature fellow NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, a seemingly epic encounter between the two future Hall of Famers slipping through the cracks. According to Vassilis Spanoulis, the Greek national team head coach, he said last Tuesday that Giannis "is following his personal training program" and doesn't believe that his absence should have any influence on his participation in the Eurobasket 2025. The Bucks' big man comes fresh off of another legendary season that saw him average over 30 points per game for the third consecutive year and was also again involved in the MVP conversation along with Jokic and the eventual winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Antetokounmpo was named to his ninth consecutive All-Star Game and his seventh consecutive All-NBA first team. The Milwaukee Bucks finished 48-34, losing in the first round to the eventual Eastern Conference champions, the Indiana Pacers, in five games.
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11-07-2025
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Honest On Los Angeles And New York Trade Rumors
Giannis Antetokounmpo Gets Honest On Los Angeles And New York Trade Rumors originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally addressed the swirling trade rumors and as always, he did it in his own unique, low-key way. In a livestream with YouTube and Twitch star IShowSpeed, Giannis was asked about the constant speculation linking him to markets like Los Angeles and New York. Advertisement IShowSpeed: "L.A., the tax is bad. New York tax is bad. Hell nah." Giannis Antetokounmpo: "A lot of people try to convince me, try to convince me to go and play there and stuff." IShowSpeed: "So you stay in Milwaukee?" Giannis Antetokounmpo: "Probably. We'll see. We'll see. Probably. I love Milwaukee." As every move he makes has been dissected this summer, from social media posts to vacation spots, his brief but revealing reply offered the clearest signal yet about where his heart lies. But the reigning face of the Milwaukee Bucks wasn't ready to make promises. Instead, he left the door cracked just enough to keep everyone guessing. Advertisement And that's exactly where the story is right now. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported last month that there is 'no trade market' for Giannis because he hasn't asked for one and the Bucks are not actively shopping him. But that hasn't stopped teams from dreaming. The Rockets, Lakers, Knicks, Heat, and Warriors have all been loosely connected to the two-time MVP through whispers, backchannels, and wishful thinking. Still, for all the smoke, there's no visible fire. If anything, the Bucks have made moves this offseason to double down on Giannis, not move away from him. They waived Damian Lillard, who is recovering from a torn Achilles, and instead brought in veteran center Myles Turner. They also added useful role players like Gary Harris, Kevin Porter Jr., Taurean Prince, and Jericho Sims. It's not exactly a superteam, but it's a start. Advertisement Giannis, meanwhile, remains in his prime. He averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists last season on a jaw-dropping 60.1% from the field. He's 30 now, with a player option in 2027, meaning he holds all the leverage. And he knows it. So, what does 'probably' mean in the grand scheme of things? It means Giannis is open to staying in Milwaukee, but he needs to be convinced. The Bucks will need to win and win now to ensure his long-term loyalty. Another first-round exit and the calculus could shift quickly. Until then, his words stand as both a comfort and a warning. But 'probably' isn't a promise. It's a possibility, one that the entire league will be watching closely. Advertisement Related: Giannis Antetokounmpo Accused Of Engineering Damian Lillard's Bucks Exit This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
