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[Saba Sports News] Amid a rough start for the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo has become the focus of trade rumors, though insiders report there’s only one scenario that could make it a reality.
NBA reporter Marc Stein notes that rival teams believe the Bucks won’t consider trading Giannis unless he requests it.
The Bucks dropped to 2-7 following a blowout loss to the Knicks, where Antetokounmpo showed clear frustration with his team’s effort and had a tense exchange with a reporter afterward.
Still, this doesn’t mean he’s seeking a trade. Khris Middleton’s return from surgery could bolster the team, and Giannis remains committed to pushing his teammates out of their early-season slump.
Despite the Bucks’ struggles, Giannis is delivering MVP-caliber stats, averaging 30.1 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. While a few teams have been suggested as potential landing spots if he ever wants out, that scenario remains highly unlikely.