Could Giannis Antetokounmpo Leave the Bucks If the Kyle Kuzma Trade Fails?

With the NBA trade deadline just hours away, the Milwaukee Bucks appear to be finished making moves for the season. Their most significant deal saw them acquire Kyle Kuzma from the Washington Wizards, aiming to add offensive firepower alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

However, if this trade doesn’t push the Bucks deeper into the NBA Playoffs, speculation about Giannis’ future in Milwaukee could intensify.

Bucks’ Playoff Struggles and Potential Fallout

• Milwaukee has slipped to No. 5 in the Eastern Conference, struggling to find consistency.
• Khris Middleton’s decline has created a need for a reliable third scoring option, which the Bucks hope Kuzma can provide.
• If Milwaukee fails to advance past the first round again, major changes could be on the horizon.

Demarcus Cousins: Giannis Could Consider Leaving Milwaukee

Former NBA star Demarcus Cousins, who played alongside Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, recently suggested that Giannis could leave for a bigger market team if the Bucks underperform.

“As his teammate, I learned there’s always truth in his humor. And he’s a lot smarter than he likes to give. I could see that happening. Especially if the experiment with Damian Lillard doesn’t go as planned. It’s obvious he was ready to move from Milwaukee once before. If this thing doesn’t work out, I could absolutely see him in Chicago.”

Cousins noted that Chicago could be a potential landing spot, given its proximity to Milwaukee and its status as a major market.

Did Giannis Hint at a Move?

Adding fuel to the fire, Antetokounmpo recently tweeted and deleted an intriguing message—a tweet featuring only the colors red and white (which match the Chicago Bulls’ primary colors) along with a thinking emoji.

What’s Next for Giannis and the Bucks?

• If Kuzma meshes well with Lillard and Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee could become a legitimate title contender again.
• However, if the Bucks fall short in the playoffs, Giannis trade rumors will intensify heading into the offseason.
• The recent Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis blockbuster trade has already shaken up the NBA, proving that no superstar is untouchable.

For now, Giannis remains committed to Milwaukee, but if the Kuzma and Lillard experiments don’t work out, a massive shake-up could be looming next season.