Giannis Antetokounmpo RUMORS & NEWS

Sporting News "The uniqueness of Scottie Barnes as a prospect made NBA comparisons difficult to draw in preparation for the 2021 NBA Draft. How do you project a 6-foot-9 point guard in a power forward's body that can literally do a little bit of everything on each end of the..." December 03

Fadeaway World "When things get close in a game in the fourth quarter, it is generally up to a team's star to create offense themselves and score those important shots down the line. Some people are cut out for it and others aren't. Sometimes, superstars even have to take a shot that will either win or..." December 02

The Athletic "After beating the Pacers, 118-100, on Sunday, the Bucks are now 13-8. They are one of four teams within 1.5 games of the Nets, who currently occupy the Eastern Conference’s top spot with a 14-6 record. All things considered, they are in a pretty solid spot for a team..." November 30

Larry Brown Sports "Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be familiar with the quote, “The odds will always favor the man with a plan.” The Milwaukee Bucks star spoke to reporters on Monday and revealed his funny backup plan in case he ever goes broke — selling autographed basketball cards..." November 29

Pro Basketball Talk "We could all use to be a little more like Giannis Antetokounmpo — someone with a fresh, wide-eyed love of life. Things we take for granted are revelations for the man who grew up poor in Greece. He didn’t grow up watching commercials that drummed into his head some..." November 24

Bleacher Report "Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to etch his name into the record books at just 26 years old.  Antetokounmpo recorded 32 points, 20 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals in 30 minutes during Saturday's 117-108 win over the Orlando..." November 21

Clutch Points "The Los Angeles Lakers (and Lakers fans) have not been happy about how they’ve been officiated this season. That’s been abundantly clear to anyone who’s watched their games or witnessed the “Refs you suck!” chants that have been a regular occurrence at Staples..." November 18

Black Sports Online "Giannis was lauded as GQ’s ‘Athlete of the Year’ and touched on a few topics, including hinting at potentially leaving the Bucks as well as the beef he has with James Harden. The two-time MVP was asked about the framed jerseys he had in his home. He had the jerseys..." November 17

Clutch Points "Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks have been best friends for quite some time. Giannis attributes a lot of his success to Middleton because when Giannis was a rookie, Middleton was the one Gianis was competing for minutes..." November 16

Fadeaway World "A lot of people have compared Giannis Antetokounmpo to Shaquille O'Neal, and O'Neal himself stated that he would be Giannis Antetokoumpo if he played in today's NBA. When responding to fans' internet questions on an episode of GQ's Actually Me, Giannis Antetokounmpo..." November 16

Pro Basketball Talk "Giannis Antetokounmpo was about to be a highly-coveted free agent, he could have teamed up with other household name NBA players and formed a superteam in some sunny local and won rings there. He didn’t. He wanted to take the road less traveled and win in Milwaukee with a team..." November 16

Clutch Points "President Joe Biden welcomed in the Milwaukee Bucks to celebrate the team’s NBA championship last season. Giannis Antetokounmpo had an incredible playoff last year. During the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks, Giannis went down with..." November 08

Clutch Points "Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks visited the White House to celebrate last season’s NBA championship. They were welcomed by President Joe Biden and the White House staff. This was the franchise’s first championship in 50 years. This was also..." November 08

Clutch Points "Giannis Antetokounmpo has looked like a much more confident shooter this season than ever before. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar is a respectable jump shot away from being the most unstoppable player in the NBA. The Greek Freak is trending up so far this year, shooting..." November 06

TMZ "Even NBA MVPs can't get enough of Harry Styles ... 'cause Giannis Antetokounmpo was among thousands of super fans hitting up the singer's concert in Milwaukee on Wednesday -- and he was loving every second of it!! The concert took place at the Fiserv..." November 04

Clutch Points "Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently showed off the newest edition of his signature shoe, the Nike Zoom Freak 3. The Greek Freak’s kicks will be designed with the colors and logos of UNO, the popular card game that is celebrating its 50th anniversary..." October 28

The Score "It hasn't taken long for Anthony Edwards to realize there's little that any defense can do to contain Giannis Antetokounmpo - let alone stop the two-time MVP altogether. "With a guy like that, you can't stress about him scoring. That's what..." October 28

ESPN "Before winning his first NBA championship, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo used to imagine how it would change his life: how it would be a weight lifted off his shoulders and how he'd finally be able to exhale. "But it's false," Antetokounmpo said after..." October 26

The Athletic "Three texts stuck in Mike Budenholzer’s mind all summer, and his voice cracked and his eyes grew red and moist when he mentioned them. It wasn’t just the who, or the why, but how those congratulatory messages made the Bucks’ “Coach Bud” feel about..." October 20

Bleacher Report "Will Kyrie Irving remain unvaccinated and thus not become a "full participant" in the Brooklyn Nets' pursuit of the franchise's first NBA title? In the offseason, 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons demanded a trade. He's back with the team after missing most of training..." October 19

Fadeaway World "Giannis Antetokounmpo has already cemented his place as one of the all-time greats in NBA history. Despite being only 26 years of age, Giannis has been wildly successful and already established himself as one of the best players in all of basketball right now. Antetokounmpo has had an..." October 19

Fadeaway World "It seems like we're holding LeBron James to impossible standards at this point in his career. We're getting mad at the league for him not getting any MVP votes as if it was normal to see a guy entering his 19th season and being among the leading candidates to win..." October 07

Larry Brown Sports "Giannis Antetokounmpo is now an NBA champion and Finals MVP, but he still is not taking himself too seriously. The Bucks tweeted a video on Tuesday of Antetokounmpo having a funny conversation with the social media staffers. In the video, Antetokounmpo hilariously roasted himself over..." October 05

Fadeaway World "As it happens every year, the NBA surveyed General Managers to inquire about several subjects, most of them related to their thoughts on rosters, moves, and potential award winners. This year wasn't the exception to that rule, with GMs weighing in on who they think the best..." October 05

Fadeaway World "Giannis Antetokounmpo is considered one of the most endearing figures in the NBA. Antetokounmpo is an intimidating presence on the NBA court, combining his incredible size, speed, and strength to dominate his opponents.  But off the court, he is one of the most enthusiastic,..." September 30

Sports Keeda "Milwaukee Bucks talisman Giannis Antetokounmpo recently took to Twitter to share his relaxation methods with his fans. He revealed that he finds late-night grocery shopping a great way to unwind. Sharing a photo of himself at the grocery store, the..." September 30

NBA Analysis "The Milwaukee Bucks won the 2021 NBA Championship, defeating the Phoenix Suns in six games with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo leading with a heroic effort. After losing the first two games of the series, Milwaukee rattled off four in a row to take home the Larry O’Brien..." September 29

Clutch Points "Doc Rivers was part of a Philadelphia 76ers contingent that met with Ben Simmons in Los Angeles earlier in the summer in an attempt to convince the three-time All-Star to stick around despite a trade request. While Simmons wasn’t moved by the Sixers’ presentation..." September 28

Fadeaway World "Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most humble and down-to-earth people you could find in the sports business. He's open, honest, and hasn't let fame and fortune change him a bit. He's not afraid to talk about his life and his struggles, and that's why he's been..." September 28

Bleacher Report "Giannis Antetokounmpo may be coming off an all-time performance to win an NBA championship, but he still has work to do to catch the league's best players. At least in his eyes. .psd-readMoreComponent{padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;border-top:1px..." September 24

Clutch Points "Milwaukee Bucks forward and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is a generational talent. He has been praised by the whole NBA community as a superstar player and a future Hall-of-Famer, even though he is only 26. Two years after James Harden made..." September 24

NBA Analysis "Offense and scoring the basketball is the name of the game, but it has been proven time and time again that defense wins NBA championships. In fact, 9 of the last 10 teams that have hoisted the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy into the air ranked inside the Top-10 for Defensive..." September 19

Clutch Points "The Toronto Raptors have become part of a fascinating story. One of the most famous families in the NBA right now is the Antetokounmpo family. Former immigrants from Nigeria are living the American dream. The most famous brother, Giannis Antetokounmpo, led the Milwaukee..." September 17

Yahoo! Sports "Giannis Antetokounmpo made the trek to Athens on Thursday to stand beside his mother and youngest brother as they were officially granted Greek citizenship. Giannis was with his mother, Veronica, and brother, Alex, at the official residence of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on..." September 17

Larry Brown Sports "After successfully reaching the mountaintop in basketball, Giannis Antetokounmpo sounds ready to conquer a different sport next. The Milwaukee Bucks star and reigning Finals MVP tweeted on Tuesday that he had taken up a new sport for the first time — paddle tennis. " September 14

Larry Brown Sports "Drake’s new album “Certified Lover Boy” is full of incredible moments, and his shoutout to one basketball superstar is definitely among them. But the inspiration behind the shoutout may surprise you. The Canadian rapper showed some love to Giannis Antetokounmpo of..." September 07

Fadeaway World "Despite being one of the most dominant players in the NBA, Giannis averaged roughly 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.4 steals per game on 52.2% shooting during the FIBA World Cup in 2019. And, while those numbers may not be bad for an average player, we're talking..." September 06

Larry Brown Sports "The Antetokounmpo family may be close to pulling off what LaVar Ball couldn’t — getting three brothers on the same NBA team. The Milwaukee Bucks’ official Instagram page posted a series of pictures of their players shooting around in the gym Thursday...." September 03

Bleacher Report "After three listening parties, countless track revisions and an Instagram beef with Drake, Kanye West finally delivered his anticipated Donda album Sunday morning.  If you're Lionel Messi or Giannis Antetokounmpo—and, hey, if you are, thanks for..." August 29

Clutch Points "Jason Kidd made his first appearance in front of the media on Friday as the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. While he faced many different questions, one that took center stage was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s book, which portrays Kidd as someone who Giannis didn’t..." August 28

Clutch Points "Milwaukee Bucks superstar and reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is on top of the NBA right now. Nevertheless, it seems like he still isn’t getting the respect he deserves in his own household. Giannis recently posted a photo of himself on..." August 23

Clutch Points "Giannis Antetokounmpo is now one proud sports team owner after he joined the Milwaukee Brewers’ ownership group. However, when it comes to baseball, the Milwaukee Bucks star knows he has a LOT of learning to do. Talking about the news of his stake on the..." August 21

NBA Analysis "The 2020-21 NBA season ended with the Milwaukee Bucks lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy into the air, but before they did so, Nikola Jokic was named the league-MVP. The Serbian big man became the first Denver Nuggets player to ever win the award and the lowest drafted player to ever win..." August 20

Clutch Points "Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has had a terrific offseason after winning the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. The NBA Finals MVP has enjoyed every second of it after signing a massive extension to keep him in Milwaukee for a long..." August 20

Clutch Points "LeBron James is no longer that best player in the NBA. There, I said it. But the Los Angeles Lakers star certainly thinks he still is, or should at least be in the running. ESPN recently released results from a poll of anonymous NBA executives and scouts, asking..." August 20

Clutch Points "Giannis Antetokounmpo has not shied away from the public spotlight whatsoever since he led the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021 NBA championship, and that continued Wednesday as he walked the streets of Greece to surprise unexpecting passerby. From his memorable run to..." August 18

Fadeaway World "Giannis Antetokounmpo is a superstar in the NBA today. Giannis is the reigning Finals MVP and NBA Champion with the Milwaukee Bucks. On top of that, he is a multiple-time All-Star, former 2-time MVP, former Defensive Player Of The Year, and the 2021 All-Star Game MVP. At the age of 26, Giannis..." August 17

Greek City Times "Greek basketball superstar and NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo cancelled  celebrations scheduled for his old neighbourhood Sepolia out of respect for the difficult times the country is living through due to the devastating fires. “I hope we don’t have victims from..." August 04

Fadeaway World "Giannis Antetokounmpo already knows what it feels like to win the NBA championship after a terrific run in the 2021 playoff. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar was on a tear during the postseason, leading his team to the Finals, where he took care of business, knocking out the Phoenix Suns in six..." August 02

The Sports Rush "Giannis believes Alex Antetokounmpo can be better than him; Pacers call the youngest brother Antetokounmpo for a pre-draft workout.  With the older sibling being the more successful one when entering the NBA, it is easy to overlook the younger brother despite the clear talent..." July 27