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.

The Indiana Pacers could potentially enter the market for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he were to request a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks, as many speculate he mig

The Dallas Mavericks won the draft lottery on Monday, so they have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft.  Dallas winning the draft lottery wasn’t the biggest NBA story on Monday, though.

The ending of the first round series between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers brought everyone to their feet. In Game 5, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sealed the fate of the series with a game-winning layup over Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. The shot ended Milwaukee's season, and it gave them the third first-round exit in a row.

NBA Insider Brian Windhorst gives compelling reasons why the Spurs and the Rockets are favorites to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Armed with two first round picks, including the second selection and with a bevy of options, the Spurs could hone in on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Bobby Marks of ESPN named the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets as the two most equipped teams to make a deal for Antetokounmpo, saying each franchise "fits all the requirements: draft assets, young players, sizable contracts and a win-now roster even after trading for Antetokounmpo."

Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's loyalty and Bobby Portis's confidence in his commitment to Milwaukee, the Bucks' recent playoff failures and lack of consistent supporting talent fuel speculation about a potential trade.