"Giannis Antetokounmpo is requesting a trade": NBA fans abuzz as Bucks intend to run it back with Bobby Portis on $44,000,000 deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly reached an agreement on a contract extension with sixth man standout Bobby Portis ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season. Portis, a key contributor for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks over the years, declined his $13.4 million player option in pursuit of a more lucrative deal.

According to senior NBA insider Shams Charania, the Bucks and Portis have agreed to a new three-year, $44 million contract, which includes a player option for the 2027–28 season. Since joining Milwaukee in 2020, Portis has been an integral part of the team’s success, playing a vital role in their 2021 NBA championship run and consistently providing a scoring punch off the bench.

News of the extension sparked buzz across the NBA community. Fans reacted with speculation on how this deal might impact Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the franchise.

"Yea Giannis is requesting a trade," a fan said.

PointMarte🌵🏜️

@CactusSunnnn

Yea Giannis is requesting a trade

Another fan said:

PrizePicks

@PrizePicks

you might as well announce the Giannis trade request after this signing

A fan commented:

𝗝𝗮𝘆 🏂

@DP0YS

Giannis just leave dude

Another fan commented:

Clark Kenny

@KenGel0

Hell yea they’re definitely trading Giannis soon it’s written in the stone 😟

A user wrote:

Recession📈2025📈

@DjangoCali

Yea Giannis is gone

Another user wrote:

Sim Griffey Jr.

@SimCity24

Giannis should pack his bags for this deal alone

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Giannis Antetokounmpo seemingly puts an end to trade rumors

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name has been at the center of trade speculation ever since the Milwaukee Bucks suffered a first-round exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Although he’s currently in the midst of a three-year, $175.3 million contract that runs through 2027, rumors have swirled about a potential departure due to the team’s continued postseason struggles.

However, Giannis appeared to quiet those rumors while commenting on the NBA Finals matchup between the Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. In an interview with Brazil’s Coast to Coast, the two-time MVP reaffirmed his commitment to Milwaukee, stating that he’s determined to return to the NBA Finals and he wants to do it with the Bucks.