GIANNIS TO SIGN SUPERMAX CONTRACT WITH MIAMI OR GOLDEN STATE ? |GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO SUPERMAX CONTRACT|
The Bucks are getting to offer Giannis Antetokounmpo the five-year super-max extension as soon as representation begins, consistent with The Athletic's Shams Charania.
While the beginning of representation has reportedly been delayed from mid-October and no new date is about, the super-max deal would be worth five years and quite $230 million, if the salary cap remains projected at $115 million.
Antetokounmpo will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2020–21 season. But the discussion about his future is already in high gear.
After the Bucks' recent 4–1 exit to the Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals, he was asked about his future with Milwaukee and whether he might request a trade.
“It’s not happening. That’s not happening," the 2018–19 league MVP told Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes when asked whether he would invite a trade if he couldn't reach a contract extension with the Bucks.
“Some see a wall and enter [another direction]. I plow through it. We just need to recover as a team, individually and obtain right back at it next season.”
Despite the 25-year-old Antetokounmpo's recent comments, a variety of teams are reportedly curious about acquiring him. The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor reported Wednesday that the Clippers are among the teams curious about pursuing a deal for the star forward.
According to The Ringer, while the Bucks are considered the "clear favorite" to retain Antetokounmpo past 2021, other teams such as the Warriors, Raptors, and Mavericks have an interest in acquiring him.
The Bucks had the NBA's best record throughout the 2019–20 regular season, finishing 56–17. However, the franchise left the bubble still looking for its first title since 1971.
“Hopefully we will learn from this and obtain better as a team and are available back,” Antetokounmpo told reporters after his team's Game 5 defeat. “Hopefully we will build a culture in Milwaukee that, for several years, we will begin and complete every single year for a championship.
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