The Milwaukee Bucks still envision a future in which Giannis Antetokounmpo is a member of the franchise for the rest of his NBA career. It is difficult to say whether that is oblivious and admirable, or painfully misguided. The writing has been on the wall for everyone to see. The Bucks refuse to read.
Near the beginning of December, a little over a week out from the beginning of trade season, the Giannis rumors started to ramp up, again. Suddenly, franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers were forced to pay attention and evaluate their rosters in the process.