The Milwaukee Bucks are attempting to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to consider a “gap year” strategy that allows for team retooling while keeping his loyalty to the franchise intact after 12 seasons. The Eastern Conference’s forgiving landscape suggests a quick return to contention, further supported by the hiring of Doc Rivers as coach. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions about Antetokounmpo’s future amid speculation about his potential interest in joining other teams.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Pops freed: Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John, will be allowed to attend Pacers home games in a suite beginning with Tuesday’s pivotal Game 4 against the Knicks, sources tell ESPN. John Haliburton missed eight games following a confrontation with Giannis Antetokounmpo on April 29. – 11:43 AM
Pops freed: Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John, will be allowed to attend Pacers home games in a suite beginning with Tuesday’s pivotal Game 4 against the Knicks, sources tell ESPN. John Haliburton missed eight games following a confrontation with Giannis Antetokounmpo on April 29. – 11:43 AM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The fact and fiction of the current state of the Bulls … and no, Giannis is not going to be a Bull …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/05/… – 9:42 AM
The fact and fiction of the current state of the Bulls … and no, Giannis is not going to be a Bull …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/05/… – 9:42 AM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Here’s my latest Substack (free) on recent travels, Giannis, the Lakers (not likely related, though I put LA in the “HM” category), recent scouting reports, etc. Subscribe for free, or better still, subscribe for paid content. Both appreciated!
ericpincus.substack.com/p/options-for-… – 9:40 PM
Here’s my latest Substack (free) on recent travels, Giannis, the Lakers (not likely related, though I put LA in the “HM” category), recent scouting reports, etc. Subscribe for free, or better still, subscribe for paid content. Both appreciated!
ericpincus.substack.com/p/options-for-… – 9:40 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇬🇷 😤 There’s consistency… there’s dominance… and then there’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis is consistently dominant!
🔥 Seven straight years All-NBA First Team pic.x.com/hCciARlTaX – 2:59 AM
🇬🇷 😤 There’s consistency… there’s dominance… and then there’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis is consistently dominant!
🔥 Seven straight years All-NBA First Team pic.x.com/hCciARlTaX – 2:59 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🙌🔥 Giannis and Jokic have been named on the All- NBA First team! pic.x.com/A21BH1Hdyh – 2:30 AM
🙌🔥 Giannis and Jokic have been named on the All- NBA First team! pic.x.com/A21BH1Hdyh – 2:30 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo headline All-NBA teams
nbcsports.com/nba/news/gilge… – 8:47 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo headline All-NBA teams
nbcsports.com/nba/news/gilge… – 8:47 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Based on MVP votes expect Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to be unanimous All-NBA picks tonight. (It’s the same voters, All-NBA is positionless and they were on every MVP ballot. Math.)
Other 1st-teamers would be Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell. – 3:07 PM
Based on MVP votes expect Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo to be unanimous All-NBA picks tonight. (It’s the same voters, All-NBA is positionless and they were on every MVP ballot. Math.)
Other 1st-teamers would be Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell. – 3:07 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA Trade Rumors Roundup: Sixers hold on to Paul George, is Antetokounmpo for Mobley talk real?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-t… – 2:04 PM
NBA Trade Rumors Roundup: Sixers hold on to Paul George, is Antetokounmpo for Mobley talk real?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-t… – 2:04 PM
More on this storyline
Shams Charania: John Haliburton will still remain away from Pacers road games, but he will be back to watch his son Tyrese and the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse starting with Tuesday’s contest. -via x.com / May 26, 2025
Shams Charania: Pops freed: Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John, will be allowed to attend Pacers home games in a suite beginning with Tuesday’s pivotal Game 4 against the Knicks, sources tell ESPN. John Haliburton missed eight games following a confrontation with Giannis Antetokounmpo on April 29. -via x.com / May 26, 2025
Doc Rivers says he’s in constant communication with Giannis Antetokounmpo … telling TMZ Sports the two sides talk “all the time” amid speculation the Milwaukee Bucks superstar could be interested in taking his talents elsewhere. -via TMZ.com / May 24, 2025
