This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/bucks as Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Predicted to Win 2026 MVP by Ex-NBA Superstar. The Milwaukee Bucks are going to be led by Giannis Antetokounmpo once again next season. It seems, for now, that he will be staying in Milwaukee in 2025-26.

The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly still faces uncertainty regarding his future with the franchise heading into the upcoming NBA season.

Per ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, Antetokounmpo’s future in Milwaukee may not be known for a bit more time, as the situation probably won’t reach a head until he returns from the EuroBasket tournament, where he is playing with Team Greece.

Former NBA All-Star Blake Griffin believes Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will win the MVP award this year.

With that said: Should Antetokounmpo ask to leave Milwaukee in future years — i.e. closer to that contract expiration date — it could be worth noting that Stone and Horst seemingly have a positive relationship, and the Rockets and Bucks are in different conferences. That might make a deal more palatable to Milwaukee.

Rockets GM Rafael Stone revealed that from day one, Milwaukee shut down the idea of trading Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Explore the latest trade rumors involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo amid speculation about his future.

The Milwaukee Bucks were initially linked to Augustas Marciulionis, but the Los Angeles Lakers not only secured him but also added two more talents through Exhibit 10 deals.

The Bucks managed to retain several role players from last season, including Bobby Portis, Gary Trent Jr., Kevin Porter Jr., Taurean Prince, Ryan Rollins and Jericho Sims. They also added some new faces this offseason, signing Cole Anthony, Gary Harris and Amir Coffey.

Jeff Teague carved out an 11-year NBA career highlighted by an All-Star selection in 2015 with the Atlanta Hawks. Known for his quickness and playmaking, Teague was a key contributor during the Hawks’ 60-win season and later won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 before retiring.

Learn how the Bucks' offseason challenges deepen with Lithuanian guard Augustas Marciulionis spurning Milwaukee. Analyze the impact.