The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs last season, marking their third consecutive first-round postseason exit and sparking trade speculation about franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo.

During the 2024-25 NBA season, Antetokounmpo once again dominated the rest of the league. He played in 67 games, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.9 steals per game, while also shooting 60.1 percent from the floor.