Giannis, Bucks Reveal 'Cream City' Uniforms for 2025 in Hype Video amid Trade Rumors
The Milwaukee Bucks revealed their "Cream City" alternate jerseys in a video posted to their X account.
At the conclusion of the video, a Cream City jersey bearing superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's No. 34 is showcased. Milwaukee also showcased a court design that will be paired with the uniforms:
The Cream City jersey is primarily cream colored with "Cream City" written in green script across the chest. The jersey also features green numbers with a blue outline, and green and blue piping.
Milwaukee first wore a primarily cream-colored jersey during the 2017-18 season, but it wasn't until 2019-20 that the Cream City uniforms debuted.
The Bucks wore the Cream City unis as their City Edition look throughout the 2019-20 campaign before pivoting to other looks in more recent years.
"Cream City" is one of Milwaukee's nicknames, and it stems from the fact that many of the city's major buildings were constructed using cream-colored bricks in the 1800s.
Entering the 2025-26 season, the Bucks have made nine consecutive playoff appearances, but postseason success has mostly eluded them since winning a championship in 2021.
Following a second-round playoff exit in 2022, the Bucks reeled off three straight first-round defeats.
That includes last season when the eventual Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers beat the Bucks 4-1.
Star guard Damian Lillard tore his Achilles during that series, which added to the uncertainty surrounding the organization entering the offseason.
With Lillard hurt and several key players set to hit free agency, rumors and speculation swirled regarding a potential Antetokounmpo trade.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Giannis was "open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere," while NBA insider Marc Stein said on the ALL NBA Podcast (h/t RealGM) that he didn't believe Giannis would be traded unless he requested one.
In an apparent effort to prevent Giannis from asking out, Bucks general manager Jon Horst went to work this offseason, retaining Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr. and Taurean Prince.
He also controversially waived Lillard, which allowed the Bucks to sign former Pacers center Myles Turner in free agency.
It is tough to say if those moves were enough to truly make the Bucks contenders in the Eastern Conference next season, but they'll have a puncher's chance as long as their two-time NBA MVP in Giannis sticks around.
