Giannis Antetokounmpo trade interest decreases as teams withdraw
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade market is experiencing contraction ahead of the offseason. Reports indicate that several teams, including the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets, are not considered viable candidates to acquire the Milwaukee Bucks forward. Concerns about Antetokounmpo's durability, as he missed significant time this season due to injuries, may cause teams to hesitate. The two-time MVP maintains control over his future with a player option for the 2027-28 season. Despite fewer contenders, some franchises remain interested, with the Los Angeles Lakers among those reportedly watching the situation closely.
- •Several teams reportedly out of contention for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Concerns about Antetokounmpo's injury history impact interest from franchises.
- •Antetokounmpo holds a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28.
- •Los Angeles Lakers remain a potential suitor for the Bucks star.
- •Trade discussions intensify as offseason approaches.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market shrinks as multiple teams reportedly out of contention
"A potential trade market for Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be narrowing as the offseason approaches. Speaking during a livestream on Tuesday, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported that several teams are not viewed as realistic contenders to acquire the Milwaukee Bucks star, including the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets. [...]
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