Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo signalled he is leaning toward remaining with the franchise, telling YouTuber IShowSpeed on a livestream from Athens that he will "probably" stay, adding, "We’ll see. I love Milwaukee." The brief remark is the clearest public indication to date of the two-time MVP’s intentions as speculation about his future intensifies ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Antetokounmpo acknowledged that "a lot of people" have urged him to join the New York Knicks but stopped short of a firm commitment, saying only that outside pressure would not dictate his decision. Trade rumours have swirled after Milwaukee’s third straight first-round playoff exit and a turbulent offseason that included waiving injured guard Damian Lillard and acquiring center Myles Turner. The exchange took place during an IRL stream that drew hundreds of thousands of viewers while the pair visited the outdoor court in Sepolia where Antetokounmpo first dunked and later toured the Acropolis. Although informal, the comments offer fans and executives alike a window into the 30-year-old’s thinking as the Bucks attempt to construct a roster capable of returning to championship contention.
Giannis: “A lot of people have tried to convince me to play in New York.”🍿 https://t.co/FBvdCjIflx
Giannis says he’s probably staying in Milwaukee on a live stream with Speed 👀 Where do you want to see Giannis play? https://t.co/2QeO4jG5Bl
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