Brian Windhorst once became a meme because of his trusted news reporting and maybe, Milwaukee Bucks fans worrying about Giannis Antetokounmpo can find solace in his latest tidbit.

Nov 14, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Pat Connaughton (24) react during the closing minutes of the fourth quarter during their loss to the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA insider became synonymous to the “Why would they do that?” phrase in 2022 for hinting on how Utah Jazz was about to break up their squad after going at the top of the Western Conference. He also talked about how Quinn Snyder left the team. He hinted strange things were about to happen.

 

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They did trade stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell not too long after he made that statement on First Take show.

Windhorst has become a trusted NBA trade insider since then and now, he is letting people in about Antetokounmpo.

“And the other thing I’ll say is, from talking to people in and around Milwaukee, Giannis has given no indication throughout this entire season that he is not 100% focused on maximizing what the Bucks have,” Windhorst said during an appearance at his Hoop Collective guesting.

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“This is people in the league looking at the lay of the land, not, you know, anything that Giannis has said to anybody.”

Dec 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with the most valuable player and championship trophies after winning the Emirates NBA Cup championship game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Rumors these days are being exploited as the Bucks are just two games away from a third first round playoff exit.

He previously declared that the Bucks will have to kick him out before he asks for a trade.

 

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The Greek Freak is constantly rumored to leave the Bucks, especially when the team is struggling.

The latest one connects him to the Brooklyn Nets.

Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets ready to play the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Forbes’ Evan Sidery also wrote that the Bucks are in the danger zone when it comes to Antetokounmpo’s patience.

He said that yes, they can run it back with Damian Lillard, but the players around them might not be that competitive and will only leave Giannis dissatisfied.