Not leaving! Antetokounmpo decided to stay in the team! Can sign a 4-year maximum salary contract of 293 million yuan

Antetokounmpo, who is traveling in Brazil, responded to his trading rumors in an interview with local media: "The finals are unique, and I hope to return to that stage with the Bucks as soon as possible." At the same time, ESPN famous reporter Brian Windhorst reported: Antetokounmpo did not apply for a transaction, and the Bucks would not trade Antetokounmpo!

The other teams were excited for a long time. Before Antetokounmpo applied for a deal, he waited for him to issue a declaration to stay in the team. In this year's draft, the Spurs held two first-round picks: the second pick and the No. 14 pick. If Antetokounmpo applies for a deal, the Spurs are willing to give out two first round picks this year, plus the next three first rounds, a total of five first rounds!

Except for Amen Thompson, other Rockets players can trade! The Rockets are willing to send off Shen Jing, Jaylen Green and three first-round picks at the same time, and chase Antetokounmpo for 5 for 1. However, as long as Antetokounmpo does not apply for a deal, the Bucks will not start negotiations with any team. The Rockets and Spurs are ready to go, and they don't even get the chance to negotiate.

Antetokounmpo's contract has 3 years left, with US$175 million, expires in the summer of 2028, and the 2027-28 season is the player option. With Antetokounmpo staying in the team, he will be eligible for early renewal in the offseason next year and be able to sign a four-year, $293.4 million contract extension. The new contract expires in the summer of 2032, and Antetokounmpo is less than 38 years old.

Once Antetokounmpo completes his contract renewal for 293.4 million in four years, it means that he will live to the end of his life. NBA legend O'Neal said: "In the past, many players wanted to go to big cities. But now every market is the same. No one cares which city you play in. If you go to Los Angeles, most of the contracts will be paid for taxes, and you are under greater pressure!" The Warriors forward Zhu Meng said: "If Antetokounmpo went to New York, he would have more live broadcasts across the United States, that's all. Whether in Milwaukee or New York, Antetokounmpo is a real superstar." NBA reporter Matt Moore reported that Doug Rivers played an important role in persuading Antetokounmpo to stay in the team.

Rivers maintains a good relationship with Antetokounmpo. Laoli convinces Antetokounmpo that they can lead the Bucks back to the championship ranks! This is Rivers' ability, although everyone says he is a master of chicken soup and has no real ability. But Rivers can always make good relationships with his superstars and use his own set of theories to influence the other party.

Since winning the championship in 2021, the Bucks' record has been declining: they ended in the second round of the playoffs in 2022; from 2023 to 2025, they ended in the first round of the playoffs for three consecutive years. Antetokounmpo played 9 first rounds of the playoffs in his career, with a record of only 4 wins and 5 losses, and a winning rate of less than 50%. Staying in the Bucks means Antetokounmpo loses hope for the championship in the short term.

This season's regular season, Antetokounmpo played 67 games, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.2 blocks, and 3.1 turnovers. The three shooting percentages were: 60.1%, 22.2%, and 61.7%. He averaged 33 points, 15.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 4.6 turnovers per game in the playoffs, with three shooting percentages: 60.6%, 20%, 69.8%.

Antesco has decided to stay in the team. Lillard is likely to be on standby for a year. How far do you think the Bucks can go next season?