“I don't traffic in rumors. But [the Milwaukee Bucks] have been largely OK with Miami's offer. I could see them looping in a third team to offload Tyler Herro...” - @JimOwczarski, Bucks beat writer for the Milwaukee @journalsentinel (h/t @JustinJone8636)

Sources claim the Bucks are comfortable with the Heat’s offer for Antetokounmpo but have been trying to enlist a third team to sweeten the deal.

“The team that would disgust me the most is the Boston Celtics. I would be disgusted if [Giannis] went there…I actually think it would be fun to see Giannis with a really good head coach in Erik Spoelstra.” - @MollyBrownESPN via @ESPNMadison in Wisconsin

“Miami still widely regarded as the most likely destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo.” - @TheSteinLine Via Substack: open.substack.com/pub/marcst…

“Sources say there’s a sense of distrust from some teams b/c of how MIL handled trade deadline discussions around Giannis—As such, sources say some teams are imploring MIL to come to them w/ all the final details of an offer that they would accept rather than going back & forth.”

“It’s unclear if the [Giannis] market beyond Miami is surprisingly soft, so to speak, or if some teams are waiting until Milwaukee gets closer to its self-administered deadline to be more forthcoming about their true level of interest.” - @sam_amick & @eric_nehm via @TheAthletic

“Per league and team sources, the Bucks appear to be seeking clarity from several suitors as to what they would actually be willing to offer before making a final decision. The Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic, the sources say, are known to be among them.”

“With league sources indicating that the package is likely to include Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., either Pelle Larsson or Kasparas Jakučionis & draft capital, Miami is still widely seen as the frontrunner in the Giannis sweepstakes.” - @sam_amick & @eric_nehm

“I think this sounds insane & probably because it's wrong. You’re gonna laugh at me when I say this. If there is a Giannis trade to Miami, I think there's a world in which the Bucks have a better record than the Heat next year.” @RKattiJr @GyroStepPodcast youtu.be/32AA3VEQ7u0?is=bH_1…

A few tidbits on the Antetokounmpo situation: — As I tweeted several weeks ago, Miami is still his preferred destination. — A national report claims Antetokounmpo had concerns about how the Heat roster would look after the trade. Nonsense . With the exception of Tyler Herro, the Heat’s starting lineup would remain in tact. — There have been reports about how the Heat haven’t worked out any lottery prospects because they’ll be sending their pick (No. 13 overall) to Milwaukee. Nonsense. Some of the same prospects the Bucks (10th pick) have worked out have also worked out for the Heat. — The Heat still remain the most likely team to acquire Antetokounmpo, but the draft isn’t until June 23. That means some other teams won’t show all their cards until the last minute in this high-stakes poker game.

“As of right now, it doesn't seem like the Celtics are going to get involved [with Giannis]. I haven't heard of any trade talks there. But just something to keep on...It does seem like the Bucks are waiting to see if they're going to get involved.” - @BrettSiegelNBA

“We’ve been told adamantly that [Giannis] is not going to going to a Western Conference team...Giannis doesn’t want to go to Portland. He will not sign an extension there…All indications right now point to Miami, of Giannis going there.” @BrettSiegelNBA

“There’s skepticism that Giannis would be open to signing a contract extension in Portland, which is expected to dissuade the Blazers from trading for him…I also continued to hear that there hasn't been any significant recent dialogue between the Magic & Bucks.” @JakeLFischer

“It is widely presumed that the offer firmly on the table for Milwaukee calls for Miami to package Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware and Jaime Jacquez Jr. with prime draft capital to the Bucks to acquire Antetokounmpo.” - @JakeLFischer Via @TheSteinLine: open.substack.com/pub/marcst…

“We are hearing Miami has a robust [Giannis Antetokounmpo] offer. From Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writer.” - @LoriNickel, Milwaukee @journalsentinel Sports Columnist

"What’s interesting about this is how agressive Miami is being with this. They’re not really hiding anything.” - @LoriNickel, Milwaukee @journalsentinel Sports Columnist “You’re going to have to take whatever you can [for Giannis] at this point.” - @czabe

“Again, I think the writing on the wall certainly still seems to be, and I would certainly expect that there is still a trade to send Giannis elsewhere as much as I in my heart of hearts struggle to come to terms with that.” - @fmaddenNBA via @lockedonbucks

“I would not read into the lack of information seemingly coming out of Milwaukee as an indication that they are suddenly trying to make a trade and to build around Giannis again and win now and not trade Giannis. But I also wouldn't completely rule that out either.” @fmaddenNBA