Ex-NBA Guard Patrick Beverley's Bold Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Prediction

Former LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley made a bold prediction amid Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors.

Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The NBA offseason seems like it's already centered around Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, even with the playoffs still going on. After suffering a third-straight first-round exit this season, the Bucks are heavily involved in trade rumors for their homegrown forward, as he may look to go elsewhere.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Antetokounmpo is open to exploring fits outside of Milwaukee, which could signal a blockbuster trade this summer. Teams rumored to be in play have been the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and many others.

Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has not made any firm decisions, but for the first time in his career, he is open-minded about whether his best fit is remaining in Milwaukee – or playing elsewhere, league sources told ESPN.

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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 12, 2025

Former LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley made a bold claim amid all of the buzz. On his podcast, The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone, the former NBA veteran talked about why he thinks Antetokounmpo will stay with the team that drafted him back in 2013.

Have we seen Giannis play his last game in a Bucks uniform? pic.twitter.com/FfDsKQ5qKr

— Pat Bev Pod (@PatBevPod) May 13, 2025

"I don't think Giannis is leaving," Beverley said. "Greek is loyal, he's loyal. For Greek, it's much bigger than that. A team who got his family to come to the United States, you don't forget about that. Your brother on the same team as you, I don't see him just walking away."

Beverley played with Antetokounmpo on the Bucks through the end of the 2023-24 season, most notably getting big minutes during the playoffs when the Greek Freak and Damian Lillard were injured.

It's important to note that Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade from Milwaukee, at least not yet. His contract also does not include a no-trade clause, so the Bucks can technically trade him to wherever they so choose.

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