The Milwaukee Bucks “remain hopeful” that Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t request a trade following the team’s third straight first-round playoff exit, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Over the last few years, Antetokounmpo has been mentioned in trade rumors. However, this offseason there is legitimate reporting connecting him to a potential trade. According to a recent report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Antetokounmpo is "open-minded" to the idea of being traded by the Bucks.

T he NBA playoffs are in full swing, but that hasn't stopped the trade rumor mill from churning out intel as we get closer to free agency and the offseason. The free agency class