According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the entire upcoming NBA offseason will be predicated upon Giannis Antetokounmpo’s decision to either remain with the Milwaukee Bucks or request a trade.

Following the Bucks up-and-down season, their increasingly failing postseason run, and the recent Damian Lillard injury news, there has been an spike in speculation and reports surrounding Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks.

Despite him signing an extension with the organization after acquiring Lillard, his future with the Bucks is up in the air. Many are saying Milwaukee’s championship window is officially closing or closed, with no signs of them being able to reopen it.

Giannis has said repeatedly, publicly, that he wants to compete for another championship. He has always stressed the importance of remaining competitive.

“The question for the whole NBA is ‘what does Giannis do about it?'” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on NBA Today. “Does Giannis indicate to the team he wants to stay put and remain a Buck going forward. Or does Giannis indicate he may want to look around? If the answer is B, the entire NBA offseason will hinge on it.”

With Brook Lopez being 37 years old, Lillard being 34 years old (with a recently torn Achilles), no control over their own picks, and not many young players to build around Giannis, the “Greek Freak” superstar may not see the Bucks as a destination to win anymore.

Some reports have disclosed either the Brooklyn Nets or New York Knicks as a team where he would want to join.

In the 2024-25 season, the 30-year-old averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in 67 appearances.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, confirmed by the Sacramento Kings, interim head coach Doug Christie will remain with the organization as their permanent head coach.

Christie signed a multi-year contract Tuesday morning to complete his journey of being a former player of the Kings to their assistant coach to now their head coach. An incredible story to be told here.

Sacramento has been, and will continue, revamp their team to remain competitive in the Western Conference. Christie replaced Mike Brown as Sacramento’s coach in December.

For their front office, the Kings parted ways with Monte McNair immediately after getting bounced in the Play-In Tournament. Scott Perry took over to run Sacramento’s front office.

The team went 27-24 under Christie, while ranking ninth in offensive efficiency. A positive sign for their fans and for their future.

According to both Chris Haynes and ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jimmy Butler will be making his return to the Golden State Warriors Monday night for their highly anticipated Game 4.

Butler was a full participant in Monday morning’s shootaround, which increased his chances of playing a lot.

“Jimmy Butler is doing everything possible to try to play tonight in Game 4,” said Shams Charania on NBA Today. “They’re optimistic he will be able to play.”

The veteran star suffered the deep glute muscle contusion in Game 2, where Amen Thompson collided into Butler. Fans saw him fall from terrifying heights, which required him assistance to the locker room and no longer available for the game.

In addition to the pain of the injury, Butler has been limited in his mobility. However, he will try to push through it all in Game 4.

Golden State holds a 2-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets.