The Athletic's Eric Nehm noted that if Antetokounmpo stays and takes the gap-year approach, the Bucks' flexibility could be buoyed by Damian Lillard ( $58.5 million player option) and Kyle Kuzma ( $20.4 million) potentially being attractive trade candidates entering the final season of their contracts.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been among the most loyal superstars in NBA history. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar has spent all 12 seasons of his legendary of his c

With the Milwaukee Bucks underachieving, being bounced from the first round of the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers, the rumor mill is spinning at full speed. Per multiple reports, Antetokounmpo is open to exploring his best fit outside of the Bucks organization.