Why Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee is far from settled

"It was a major long-term financial commitment, in terms of not only Turner's four-year, $108 million contract but also the cap hit from the remaining $113 million on Lillard's deal that would stay on Milwaukee's books for the next five seasons."

"It was a full-fledged effort to keep Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee."

"So in Athens, Horst sat with Antetokounmpo and one of his agents, Giorgos Panou, for the sides' most seminal and candid meeting of the summer. It was meant to be an open forum to discuss any lingering hard feelings following Milwaukee's third consecutive first-round exit and thoughts on anyone's mind about the Bucks' moves. The architect of the Bucks' first title-winning team in 50 years laid out his vision for the 2025-26 season, saying he believed this version of the roster could compete for a championship in the Eastern Conference."

General manager Jon Horst traveled to Athens to meet face-to-face with Giannis Antetokounmpo and one of his agents. Horst had waived and stretched Damian Lillard to free cap space and signed Myles Turner to a four-year, $108 million contract while absorbing the remaining $113 million on Lillard's deal. The moves represented a significant long-term financial commitment intended to retain Antetokounmpo. The front office did not seek Antetokounmpo's approval before making the moves. In Athens, Horst presented a vision that the current roster could compete for an Eastern Conference championship, and Antetokounmpo raised doubts about that outlook.

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