According to Siegel’s report, Antetokounmpo approved of the Middleton-Kuzma trade, but sources suggest it was not a move he expected the team to actually make. The two-time MVP shared a close relationship with Middleton, whom many around the NBA described as “family” to Giannis. That personal connection played a significant role in his reaction.

Despite a valiant performance, the Milwaukee Bucks came up short against the Indiana Pacers, losing Game 5 119-118 as well as the series. This means that the Bu