Shams Charania built up major hype about a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade request before the NBA offseason got going. Now, his latest announcement has all but sealed up hopes of the Milwaukee Bucks superstar leaving his current team in the near future.
Charania announced on Twitter/X, "Thanasis Antetokounmpo is signing a guaranteed one-year, $2.9 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell ESPN. ... This also means after a summer of exploring options, Giannis is staying in Milwaukee to start the season."
That final statement by the NBA insider may have felt like a dagger to the hearts of many Los Angeles Lakers fans who were hoping to see Luka Doncic get a new superstar running mate sooner than later.