Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo open to leaving the Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks' season came crashing down in bitter fashion once again — and the fallout might be huge. Another playoff collapse has left Giannis Antetokounmpo visibly frustrated, with his irritation bubbling over for all to see. It didn't take long for whispers about his future to grow louder, and now, fresh reports are only adding fuel to the fire.

According to a fresh Monday scoop from ESPN's Shams Charania, the Greek superstar is now open to weighing his options and exploring potential fits outside of Milwaukee.

Here's some of the quick reaction from around the NBA world:

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have been inseparable for over a decade, from dragging the franchise out of the shadows of the old Bradley Center to lifting the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2021 at the Fiserv Forum. But that long-standing bond could be nearing its end.

The Bucks have been spinning their wheels since lifting the trophy in 2021. In 2022, they were edged out by the Boston Celtics in the conference semis, and the last three seasons have seen early exits, bounced in the first round by the Miami Heat in 2023, then back-to-back eliminations at the hands of the Indiana Pacers in 2024 and 2025.

Through it all, Antetokounmpo has continued to deliver at an elite level, placing third, third, and fourth in MVP voting over the past three years.

He's under contract through 2027, but all eyes are on a $62.7 million player option for 2028, when he'll be 33 years old, and potentially weighing a new chapter.