Bucks Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Proposal, Damian Lillard Rumors, Coach Leaves Milwaukee

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has seen no shortage of links involving his name during a busy offseason, and this week has been no different. Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley listed the San Antonio Spurs as a potential suitor for the former MVP, citing their abundance of young talent as a reason to send the Greek Freak to team up with Victor Wembanyama.
Another report says former Bucks point guard Damian Lillard was miserable during his time in the East, stating he "never wanted to be in Milwaukee" in the first place. Additionally, there are tons of rumors regarding his potential next home.
In other news, assistant coach Joe Prunty is set to leave the Bucks and take a position with the Orlando Magic. He has been an assistant coach in the NBA for over 25 years, and coached for the Bucks from 2014-18 and 2023-25.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Bucks news (click the headline for the full article):
Bucks Coach Leaving Milwaukee For Eastern Conference Contender
Damian Lillard Was Miserable With Bucks, Says Insider
Former Bucks Star Damian Lillard Interested in Joining East Rival: Report
Bucks Named Loser of Free Agency After Flurry of Shocking Moves
Bucks' East Rival Has 'Serious Interest' in Signing Damian Lillard
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Linked to West Contender in Potential Blockbuster Trade
Bucks Slammed by NBA Executives for 'Reckless' Damian Lillard, Myles Turner Moves
Bucks Focused on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Needs Unless Trade Request Surfaces: Report
Bucks Tweets of the Day:
8-year anniversary of one of the best tweets of all time 😊 pic.twitter.com/qJcw7XxXpD
— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) July 6, 2025
Free agent guard Ryan Rollins has agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in the third season, agents Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier of Equity Sports tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/pUIflaivzw
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2025
The man.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 7, 2025
Giannis balled out during 2014 Summer League. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ECEv8evvRY
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 5, 2025
Giannis living his best life 😅 pic.twitter.com/lirRydcfRk
— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) July 6, 2025
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Aaron Coloma is a contributing writer for On SI based in Los Angeles. A 2024 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, he previously covered collegiate and high school sports for The Poly Post and Valley Sports Telegram, respectively.
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