Trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo are at an all-time high right now. The calm that followed the Bucks superstar committing himself to the team at the start of the season seems to have evaporated due to Milwaukee’s poor start. Now, potential destinations are being discussed, and Giannis may have just spilled the beans on his favored ones.
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Giannis has been out of action for nearly two weeks with a calf strain, and his absence has only amplified trade talks. The Bucks struggled even with him in the lineup, but without him, they have looked woefully worse. Earlier today, they suffered a 127–82 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, a team that entered the game with a 7-8 record.
Milwaukee now sits at 10-16 and 10th in the Eastern Conference. It does not look like a contending team, much like the past few seasons, and for a two-time MVP, that reality may warrant a change of scenery, or perhaps even a change of weather.
NBA insider Chris Haynes said in an interview with Kevin Connor, “Going based off conversations I’ve had with Giannis, he wouldn’t mind seeing some sun…”
That is something even Bucks fans can empathize with Giannis on. The weather in Milwaukee can be brutal. It is December, and temperatures hover around 4 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. So, a move to a beachy, or more tropical climate, might be good for Giannis, personally.
Haynes also revealed that good weather isn’t Giannis only requirement. He also wants to play for a team that’s not part of a small market.
That said, the various rumors about this potential trade aren’t being manufactured by the Greek Freak and he’s unhappy about the situation. “From the conversation I had with him a week ago, he’s not comfortable with all the rumors… he claims it’s not him,” Haynes said.
“Most of these conversations are from his representatives,” he added.
There were reports which stated that Giannis had sat down his Bucks teammates and addressed the situation about his future, something Kyle Kuzma came forward to deny. “I don’t really remember a time he met with us,” the former Laker said.
How the Giannis saga ultimately ends remains to be seen. However, as things stand, it appears increasingly likely to result in a one way ticket out of Wisconsin for the superstar.
