Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers is clearly exhausted of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, but they are not going away.
Rivers had to address speculation about Antetokounmpo’s future again on Wednesday after a new report indicated that the star forward had requested a trade before the season. Rivers unenthusiastically tried to shoot the report down, but he seemed well aware his denial would do nothing to stop the rumors.
“So here we go again,” Rivers said. “There’s been no conversations. I want to make it clear for the 50th time. Giannis has never asked to be traded — ever. I can’t make that more clear.”
#Bucks Doc Rivers on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade reports:
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"There have been no conversations… I want to make it clear… Giannis has never asked to be traded. Ever. I can't make that more clear." pic.twitter.com/ZFa16RN9T6
For his part, Antetokounmpo has also denied speculation about wanting a trade. The subject keeps coming up, however, and he has made it clear in the past that he expects to play for a contender every year. With the Bucks off to a 9-13 start, it was perhaps inevitable that the topic was going to be brought up again.
Even if Antetokounmpo has not directly asked for a trade, it does sound like he is at least considering his future. The Bucks are likely in for a turbulent few weeks, especially if their play remains inconsistent.
