Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly “open-minded” about a future outside Milwaukee and has an apparent bond with Steph Curry.

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to compete for championships, and that probably won't happen next season in Milwaukee. Still, the Bucks could use the gap year with Giannis to reload for the future. That might be the only pitch that the Bucks have for their superstar.

The Bucks do not control their own first-round draft pick until 2031. They have 35% of a maxed-out salary cap committed to a 34-year-old Damian Lillard, who tore his left Achilles tendon in the playoffs. The back end of their rotation is full of free agents. The front end is barren beneath Antetokounmpo.

An emerging Western Conference contender intrigued by the possibility of acquiring Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo should he decide to seek a trade, The Athletic reported on Monday.That team is the Houston Rockets,