[Saba Sports News] Giannis Antetokounmpo raised questions about his future with the Milwaukee Bucks during the offseason, but he addressed them definitively on Monday.
Antetokounmpo announced a contract extension with the Bucks through his social media.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the extension spans three years and is worth $186 million, with a player option for the 2027-28 season. During the offseason, Antetokounmpo had indicated that he would only re-sign with the Bucks if he believed they were committed to contending for championships.
The Bucks’ subsequent trade for Damian Lillard seemed to signal that commitment about a month later. Antetokounmpo’s decision to sign at this time is surprising, as waiting another year could have potentially resulted in a larger contract.
Just three weeks ago, he expressed his intention to delay signing for that reason. Evidently, he has become convinced that the Bucks are on the right track and chose to put an end to any speculation.”