After the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the first round by the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, trade rumors began to surface. Most of the trade talk involves Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Many believe he will request a trade after being ousted in the opening round of the postseason for a third year in a row.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked with a move away from Milwaukee, and Shams Charania has provided a huge update on his potential departure.

Antetokounmpo has not asked for a trade, but Milwaukee's ability to build a championship roster around him appears constrained. So now what?