NBA Rumors: The 3 players who could leave Milwaukee Bucks if Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves
Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma, and Bobby Portis arrived at the team to try to help the Greek conquer a second ring, although they might also be packing their bags at the same time.
The uncertainty surrounding the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to grow, even as the superstar remains sidelined with a calf injury. The big question lingers: are the Milwaukee Bucks willing to part ways with their two-time MVP and Finals MVP?
According to the latest information from specialized journalist Jake Fischer, if the franchise decides to cash in on Antetokounmpo, the move would come with a veritable exodus of veterans from the locker room, including names like Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma, or Bobby Portis.
"That could lead to different scenarios... scenarios that, based on rivalries in the front office, the Bucks are actively considering in the coming weeks," Fischer points out.
The belief: without Giannis, there would be a total dismantling
Various teams believe that without Giannis, Milwaukee would opt for a complete rebuild that would involve parting ways with veterans like Portis—a key piece in the championship—Kuzma—acquired in February— and Turner—signed last summer. "Even so, there would still be important questions," Fischer notes.
Logic supports this theory: without Antetokounmpo leading a winning project, keeping Turner with the new four-year, $108.86 million contract signed this summer would not make sense. Both he and Kuzma have struggled since arriving in Wisconsin.
The truth is, despite having the Greek star, the team is not performing (10-15 so far this season), so a full reset without their star seems inevitable.
Summer tensions and a thwarted desire to leave
It was recently revealed that Giannis expressed his discontent over the summer and even requested a trade to the New York Knicks before the start of the season. However, as New York did not find a compelling enough offer, Milwaukee decided to retain him.
Now, it has been reported that Antetokounmpo and the management have had new discussions to determine the course of his future with the franchise.
In recent days, proposals have emerged that have sparked much debate: one that would send him to the Los Angeles Lakers and another to the Atlanta Hawks, described as "an offer Milwaukee could not refuse."
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