For the ninth year in a row, the Milwaukee Bucks finished with more than 40 regular season victories. Despite its success, the team lost in the first round of the playoffs for the third year in a row.
The 2025 offseason is a crucial time for Milwaukee. There were rumours that the team was willing to say goodbye to Giannis Antetokounmpo. NBA insider Rafael Barlowe reported that the Bucks contacted potential lottery picks in the 2025 draft, despite not owning a first-round pick. That means the Bucks are looking to lay trade and draft land in return.
Will Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo for multiple first round picks?
The potential lottery father says the Milwaukee Bucks have contacted his son and are doing background research on him despite not owning the first round pick. @barlowe500
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Rumors have been swirling since Milwaukee lost to Indiana in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The idea that the Bucks can trade Giannis Antetocompo is very realistic. If the team is trading two MVPs, they could request massive trade hauling in return. Antetokounmpo is still in his prime and is undoubtedly the top five player in the NBA. New York was able to get five first round picks for Mikal Bridge.
Imagine what the Bucks can gain for players like Antetokounmpo. New York was overpaid for the bridge, but Milwaukee was able to easily get four or five first round picks. NBA insider Rafael Barlowe reported that the Bucks had contacted at least one potential lottery pick in the 2025 draft. The Bucks do their homework in case they choose the lottery in Giannis’ trade.
Milwaukee doesn’t own the first round pick in the 2025 draft, but it’s communicating with potential lottery picks. This shows that the team will soon be able to choose the lottery. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that this could be one of the busiest offseasons in NBA history. Bucks’ Trading Antetokounmpo is on the table, which could change the direction the Milwaukee franchise moves forward.