Overview
- Co-owner Jimmy Haslam, who spoke Wednesday at Taylor Jenkins’ introduction, set a six-to-seven week window and said he, Wes Edens, GM Jon Horst and Jenkins will decide whether to keep or trade Giannis before the June 23 draft.
- Milwaukee introduced Jenkins on a long-term deal reported well north of $10 million per year, signaling a major coaching commitment after Doc Rivers stepped down.
- Jenkins said he has had positive talks with Antetokounmpo, while Giannis praised the hire but answered “We’ll see” when asked if he will play for Jenkins.
- Antetokounmpo has about two years and $121.2 million left on his deal and becomes eligible in October for a four-year extension worth roughly $275 million, a timing wrinkle that shapes both sides’ leverage.
- Rival teams are preparing trade offers and the Bucks say they would seek a significant return, a stance sharpened by a 32-50 season, missed playoffs and a lottery pick that could inform a rebuild.