Milwaukee bucks Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Issues Stark warning too League as Trade Speculation Persists
MILWAUKEE – Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a pointed message to the NBA Sunday, signaling the Milwaukee Bucks are poised to be a formidable contender despite ongoing trade rumors surrounding his future, just three days before their season opener against the Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum.
“We’re not the favorites. But we’re going to be a problem. We’re going to be perilous,” Antetokounmpo said.”The team is set up in a way that is very, very dangerous. We have a lot of shooting.We have a lot of playmakers and ball handlers. We have a lot of defenders. You know, we can switch. We have an amazing big that can space the floor and be a problem defensively. We are set up exactly how you need to set up to make a statement.”
Sources previously told ESPN in October that the new York Knicks had engaged in exploratory trade talks with the Bucks about Antetokounmpo over the summer. The Knicks reportedly emerged as the only team he would entertain outside of Milwaukee, yet no deal ever materialized.
Antetokounmpo has not formally requested a trade, and the Bucks’ front office has maintained they have no intention of moving their franchise player.However, trade chatter continues.
to bolster their competitiveness and retain Antetokounmpo, the Bucks aggressively revamped their roster.
They added Myles turner in free agency on a reported four-year, $107 million deal to enhance rim protection and floor spacing, traded veteran wing Pat Connaughton to the charlotte Hornets for Vasilije Micic, re-signed Thanasis Antetokounmpo to a one-year deal, and recently signed giannis’ youngest brother, Alex, to a two-way contract. This marks the first time in NBA history that three brothers have played for the same team.
Despite uncertainty surrounding his long-term future in Milwaukee,Antetokounmpo remains committed to the organization and a driving force for championship aspirations,supported by a significantly improved roster.
