Ainge not blaming stars for Celtics’ collapse

The Milwaukee Bucks have no interest in entertaining trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo, sources tell ESPN.

“Teams have let the Bucks know in recent months they would make an offer for the Greek Freak if that day ever comes. But those are incoming calls, not outgoing and it’s likely to remain that way,” writes Brian Windhorst.

Because the Bucks don’t control their future draft picks, they are “heavily incentivized” to exhaust all options with Antetokounmpo.

“The East doesn’t look that formidable right now. If I were them I would play the long game and believe in Giannis and Dame,” an East executive told ESPN. “The problem is I don’t think they’re beating Boston even if they hit their stride.”

Antetokounmpo previously could have been a free agent in 2025, but he is not currently eligible until 2027. The Bucks signed Antetokounmpo to a three-year, $186 million extension before the 23-24 season after the team traded for Damian Lillard.