As the NBA Finals approach, the basketball world remains fixated on the future of Milwaukee Bucks superstar and future Hall of Famer, Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose potential trade could reshape the league. The 2025 offseason is poised to be the “Summer of Giannis,” with the burning question being whether the two-time MVP will stay with the Bucks or move to a new team. Despite swirling rumors, Antetokounmpo’s intentions remain unclear, leaving fans and analysts eagerly awaiting answers in the coming months.
The spotlight on Antetokounmpo intensified during a recent episode of the Up & Adams show, hosted by Kay Adams, featuring Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski. When Adams raised the topic of trade rumors surrounding the Bucks’ star, Podziemski offered a candid perspective that sent shockwaves through the narrative. “I mean, [it’s] the same thing with any player like that, it’s like Steph not playing for the Warriors,” Podziemski said. “All guys who cemented their legacy and what they’re about in this league with one team, you never expected it to change. The same with Luka Dončić and Dallas [Mavericks], like the whole world is shocked because of the player he is, and you can see how they were building around him. But like I said, it’s like any star in the league that stays with one team, you just expect them to be in one jersey and anywhere else just doesn’t seem right at all.”
Podziemski’s comparison of Antetokounmpo to franchise icons like Stephen Curry and Luka Dončić underscores the jarring possibility of seeing the “Greek Freak” in a different uniform. His remarks highlight the emotional and cultural weight of a superstar leaving the team where they built their legacy, amplifying the stakes of Antetokounmpo’s decision.
“Anywhere else just doesn’t seem right at all.”
Brandin Podziemski on Giannis—to him, The Greek Freak IS the Bucks. @heykayadams | @brandinpodziem2 pic.twitter.com/wgTFXmKwFj
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) June 3, 2025
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Antetokounmpo remains “open-minded” about a potential trade, a stance first reported nearly a month ago and unchanged as of now. Among the teams rumored to be in the race, the Golden State Warriors are said to be preparing an aggressive pursuit of the eight-time All-Star. Multiple experts and pundits have linked Antetokounmpo to the Warriors, fueling speculation about a blockbuster move that could pair him with Curry and reshape the NBA’s competitive landscape.
As Antetokounmpo prepares to enter his 13th NBA season, his resume already boasts a championship, two MVP awards, and a Finals MVP, making his next move a pivotal moment for the league. Whether he stays in Milwaukee or joins a new team, the ripple effects of his decision will be felt across the NBA, altering title contenders and fan expectations alike. For now, the basketball world waits, hanging on every update in what promises to be a defining offseason.