“No rival team expects the Bucks, even amid a 2-7 start, to show any willingness to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo trades at this early juncture of the season,” reported Stein. “It is understood quite clearly in 29 other front offices that Antetokounmpo is only ever going to be made available for trade if he pushes for it.”

The Milwaukee Bucks entered Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics with a 2-7 record. This is despite having Damian Lillard for all nine of those games, and Giannis Antetokounmpo for all but one. This star duo has put up solid production, averaging 57.4 points combined entering Sunday, but it has not translated to many wins.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is entirely dependent on his desire to remain with the organization. According to NBA insider

The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to find a way to get better, and the main constant has been wanting to get another center.

Jayson Tatum delivered 31 points and 12 rebounds to spark the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics over Milwaukee 113-107 on Sunday despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 43-point performance for the Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 43 points for the Bucks, who have lost eight of nine. Antetokounmpo also had 13 rebounds and five assists.