Despite promising a lot during the regular season, the Milwaukee Bucks suffered yet another disappointing elimination, this time in round 1 of the playoffs. The Pacers registered a clinical win over the Bucks, knocking them out in 5 games. While they secured the title just three seasons ago, the fans are not pleased with the squad, especially after the way things panned out this season. Hence, major shake-up can take place in the squad during the offseason.
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NBA Insider on Where Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Land
Giannis Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly the biggest name in the Bucks squad currently, and considering the performances he has been consistently delivering over the years, he will likely be safeguarded from any sort of interest from other franchises. However, it is apparently not the case.
NBA insider Howard Beck thinks "glamour markets" are likely destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he requests a trade from the Bucks in the offseason, amid speculation following Milwaukee's early playoff exit.
"One of the LA teams or one of the New York teams or maybe Miami. Not a big market, but a glamour market, mid-size market…I think they threw Chicago in there. I can’t remember if Houston came up. It should,” Beck said during the Zach Lowe Show
Giannis averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game in another impressive season this year.
If he asks for a trade in the offseason, Giannis is expected to have many suitors that can open up cap space to trade for him. But will he and why will he make such a request? Is the question.