Bucks Notes: Surprise Decision on Rookie, Ex-Buck Wants to Beat Milwaukee, Giannis Trade to LA?

Apr 25, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) grabs a rebound in the first half against the Indiana Pacers during game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising decision on their recent draft pick, opting to send forward Bogoljub Markovic back to Europe instead of giving him a chance on the roster.

The move isn't entirely shocking since he projected as a player who needed to develop, but he showed some promise at Summer League, and Markovic seemed excited to fight for a spot on the team.

Additionally, Bucks legend Pat Connaughton expressed his desire to beat Milwaukee after being traded to the Charlotte Hornets.

Finally, a trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Los Angeles Lakers got floated around the rumor mill.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Bucks news:

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Blockbuster Bucks Trade Proposal Sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to Lakers

Bucks Rookie Bogoljub Markovic Reveals Which Position He'll Play for Milwaukee

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Bucks Tweets of the Day:

BREAKING: Bucks Bogoljub Markovic will be returning to Serbia to play another season with Mega Basket, as confirmed by the club.

The second-round selection averaged 8.0 PPG, 2.2 RPG, and 1.4 APG in five summer league games on 48% shooting. pic.twitter.com/08UJXNJDad

— BucksRealm (@BucksRealm) July 28, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks will be paying Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., AJ Green, Jericho Sims, Ryan Rollins, and Cole Anthony less than $20M combined in 2025-26.

— BucksRealm (@BucksRealm) July 28, 2025

Holy aura pic.twitter.com/JuqMqJ3ybn

— BucksShowYo🦌 (@BucksShowYo) July 28, 2025

Giannis, Jokic, and Luka Doncic will all play in Eurobasket from August 27th until September 14th pic.twitter.com/3ng4lwgfq9

— BucksShowYo🦌 (@BucksShowYo) July 28, 2025

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