As speculation swirls around the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, new reports suggest the Milwaukee Bucks set an astronomical asking price in trade talks with the San Antonio Spurs—a package so steep it may have been designed to shut down negotiations before they began.
According to reporter Cris Davis. Milwaukee’s front office requested a blockbuster return that included:
- Stephon Castle, the Spurs’ prized rookie guard
- Devin Vassell, a rising two-way wing
- Jeremy Sochan, a versatile forward
- The No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
- The Atlanta Hawks’ future first-round picks, which San Antonio controls
- Five additional first-round picks
🚨 Report: When the San Antonio Spurs inquired about Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly set a steep asking price for the two-time MVP. According to sources, the Bucks demanded:
🏀 Stephon Castle
🏀 Devin Vassell
🏀 Jeremy Sochan
🏀 2025 No. 2 overall…— Cris Davis (@CrisDavisReport) June 18, 2025
That’s a total of eight first-round assets, including three young core players and a top-two pick—an unprecedented haul even in an era of inflated superstar trade values.
Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP and 2021 NBA champion, remains under contract through 2027 with a player option in 2026. Despite Milwaukee’s recent playoff struggles and Damian Lillard’s injury, the Bucks have not publicly indicated a willingness to rebuild. By setting such a high bar, the team may be signaling that Giannis is only available in theory, not in practice.
