Two-time regular season MVP, former Finals MVP, and 2020-21 NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo is closer to leaving Milwaukee than many might believe. Since winning the title five seasons ago, the Bucks have not returned to the Eastern Conference Finals or NBA Finals despite three coaching changes and Damian Lillard\u2019s addition before last year. Although they are firmly in the top six and will avoid the Play-In Tournament, 4-6 in the previous ten outings and four straight losses have caused emotions to boil over in the locker room. Lillard is sidelined indefinitely, head coach Doc Rivers still hasn\u2019t won over the team, and there\u2019s no reason to believe they\u2019ll be making a championship run in the next few months. During Sunday\u2019s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Antetokounmpo added more fuel to the narrative that he may be on the move if things don\u2019t change in a hurry.<\/p>\n
A few years ago, when his contract was nearing expiration, and the Bucks were struggling to find their way back to the top, the nine-time All-Star was posed with the idea of playing in the United Center for the Chicago Bulls. To the surprise of many, his answer left the door open to leaving Milwaukee at some point during his career. Since he\u2019s not a free agent until 2028 and won\u2019t have a player option until 2027, it would take a massive trade to see his departure. Nonetheless, he spoke highly of the Bulls organization and its\u2019 history.<\/p>\n
\nGiannis Antetokounmpo doesn\u2019t rule out playing for the Bulls in the future \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n
\u201cI’m committed to the Bucks. Down the line, you never know. Maybe I play for Chicago.\u201d<\/p>\n
(\ud83c\udfa5 @foxkickoff ) pic.twitter.com\/RyKMfb5Zk9<\/p>\n
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Frustrations Building In Milwaukee<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Since winning the title, things have gone off the rails for the Bucks. They\u2019ve been through three different head coaches and added Lillard and other All-Star caliber players in efforts to utilize Antetokounmpo\u2019s prime, yet haven\u2019t been beyond the second round of the playoffs. This week, things got visibly worse. While almost averaging a triple-double this month with 28.3 points per night, the Bucks are still 7-8 this month when he\u2019s in the lineup and sliding in the playoff standings. Does this kind of action signal that things have reached an all-time low for the superstar?<\/p>\n
\nGood morning, @Giannis_An34. \ud83c\udf07<\/p>\n
The greatest city in the world is patiently waiting for you. \u23f3<\/p>\n
We hope you have a great day, King. \ud83d\udc51 pic.twitter.com\/KvqiXCESMI<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nGood morning, @Giannis_An34<\/a>. \ud83c\udf07<\/p>\n
The greatest city in the world is patiently waiting for you. \u23f3<\/p>\n
We hope you have a great day, King. \ud83d\udc51 pic.twitter.com\/KvqiXCESMI<\/a><\/p>\n
— Just Another Year Chicago: Bulls (@JAYChi_Bulls) March 31, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n