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NBA Rumors: Details of Giannis' Expected Bucks Supermax Contract Revealed

Tim DanielsSep 15, 2020

The Milwaukee Bucks will reportedly be able to offer superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo a five-year supermax contract worth from $220 million to $250 million when free agency begins in October.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the update Monday.

Milwaukee is unsurprisingly planning to offer Antetokounmpo the supermax, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.

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The bigger question is whether the 2019 NBA Most Valuable Player, who may soon add another MVP trophy to his collection, will accept the Bucks' offer or play out the final season of his four-year, $100 million contract and become an unrestricted free agent in 2021.

Giannis and the Bucks were eliminated by the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals last week. The four-time All-Star dealt with an ankle injury during the latter stages of the series, but the Heat were already well on their way to the conference finals.

The 25-year-old Greece native wouldn't tip his hand about the contract situation, but he confirmed to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes that he won't demand a trade in the offseason.

"It's not happening. That's not happening," Antetokounmpo said. "Some see a wall and go in [another direction]. I plow through it. We just have to get better as a team, individually and get right back at it next season."

He had a Friday meeting with agent Alex Saratsis and Bucks co-governor Marc Lasry, who said the team is willing to spend into the luxury tax to help Giannis' supporting cast, per Wojnarowski.

Milwaukee has strong depth, led by Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe, which is a key reason they led the NBA with a 56-17 record. Star power is more significant in the playoffs, however, and the roster doesn't feature another bona fide superstar alongside Antetokounmpo.

Getting another high-end player, preferably a wing or perimeter scorer, will likely be necessary to bring the Bucks their first championship since 1971.

That said, it could prove difficult to attract another star this offseason if Antetokounmpo doesn't first sign an extension.

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