Recent reports indicate that Giannis Antetokounmpo's desire to leave the Bucks started to grow when Damian Lillard was waived.

Before the Milwaukee Bucks slid to a fifth straight loss in the 2025 to 2026 regular season with the Portland Trailblazers taking a 115 – 103 win, fans witnessed a warm reunion between Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Bucks expected to go all-in on final stand to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo amid floundering season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Milwaukee Bucks have won just three of their last eight games. The team has an 11-16 record, and they don't look competitive in a relatively weak Eastern Conference. All signs point to Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the franchise,

The Houston Rockets spent years chasing stars and/or high-profile players. Granted, they were also developing one of their own into one at the same time. Alpere