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Bucks may hold Giannis until after NBA Draft as asking price stays steep

Milwaukee in no rush to move its franchise star.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 221 min read
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What happened: A report indicates the Milwaukee Bucks may not move Giannis Antetokounmpo before the 2026 NBA Draft, with the franchise holding firm on a demanding return for any deal. The asking price has reportedly kept potential suitors at a distance as the draft approaches.

Why it matters: Antetokounmpo is the centerpiece of any Bucks decision, and the timing shapes Milwaukee's entire offseason. Holding past the draft would mean the team enters the summer without resolving its biggest question, even as speculation around his future continues to build.

What to watch: Watch whether Milwaukee softens its demands as the draft nears or carries the situation into free agency unresolved.

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