Bucks executive Horst discusses Antetokounmpo trade decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Bucks general manager Jon Horst addressed trade discussions regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo following changes to the coaching staff. The team replaced Doc Rivers with Taylor Jenkins, prompting speculation about the franchise's direction. Horst emphasized that any decision to trade Antetokounmpo was not due to pressure but rather a belief in a unique opportunity for both the player and the organization. The Bucks are focused on aligning their strategies with Antetokounmpo's aspirations moving forward.
- •Jon Horst spoke about trade discussions during the offseason.
- •Bucks replaced coach Doc Rivers with Taylor Jenkins.
- •Horst emphasized no pressure to trade Antetokounmpo.
- •The organization believes they found a unique opportunity.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — "This was not a 'have to,'" Horst said. "This was, we …
""This was not a 'have to,'" Horst said. "This was, we …
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