Billy Donovan has no knowledge of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks

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Rumors about where Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded continue to multiply. Although most expect him to go to the Knicksthe Chicago Bulls remain part of that discussion.

In fact, there are rumors about it the Bulls they were offered an option to acquire Giannis in tradebut they refused.

However, that he didn’t come across a table head coach Billy Donovan. According to Donovan, he doesn’t know what the Bulls have been doing on this front, according to Will Gottlieb of the CHI Bulls.

Donovan said Friday before Chicago took on the Indiana Pacers.

Currently, the Bulls are 9-12 on the year and in the midst of a five-game losing streak. In addition, many of their top players were on and off the injured list. Meanwhile, Giannis is averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game. Also, the Bucks are 10-13 and in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, while Chicago is 11th.

As of now, Giannis has a contract with the Bucks until the 2026-2027 season. Besides, he has a big player option waiting for him in 2027. However, with the Bucks’ struggles in recent years, they may look elsewhere.

However, Giannis has not publicly demanded a trade.

The backstory behind the Bulls’ desire to land Giannis

Reports that the Bulls were looking at Giannis derive from broadcaster Lou Canellis of FOX Chicago. Kanellis reportedly has some business ties to Giannis, who has said on the radio that he is interested in Chicago as a trade destination.

The Bulls declined the offer to avoid breaking up their young core. The rebuilding aspect was key for Chicago at this point. With the young talent they have, the Bulls lack a superstar player they can count on in many ways.

At this point, much like Donovan, no one knows what’s what.





2025-12-06 01:28:00

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