A surprising report claims an unlikely Western Conference team is the “preferred destination” of Milwaukee Bucks great Giannis Antetokounmpo.
While the NBA world is focused on the playoffs that began last week, we are also just a few weeks away from the start of the offseason. And there will be no bigger story this summer than Antetokounmpo's future.
After hearing offers before February's NBA trade deadline, the Bucks are expected to more seriously consider trade packages with better offers and more teams involved in the offseason. However, the 10-time All-Star is expected to play a major role wherever he ends up. So, finding out her favorite places is equally a big story.
Antetokounmpo's interest in the New York Knicks is well-founded as Gotham is a beloved stop in the offseason. The Golden State Warriors were one of the teams that pursued him most aggressively over the winter, and the Miami Heat are also expected to pursue the two-time NBA MVP. Those teams are viewed as favorites because of their location and their ability to compete with Antetokounmpo next year.
However, this week, a completely unexpected contender emerged. According to PHNX Sports NBA insider Flex from Jersey, the Phoenix Suns are a "preferred destination" for the future Hall of Famer.
Giannis wants to go to the Phoenix Suns?
"Giannis definitely wants to live in Phoenix and it is a preferred destination," he wrote in a post on X. “That's because of Matt Ishbia, Devin Booker and what they're building!”
However, the podcast co-host and contributor added a surprising element to the left-field claim. "I can't believe the Sun would suddenly destroy things," he wrote. "Got to understand! They love the situation they're in."
After being one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA last season, the Suns have let go of head coach Mike Budenholzer, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. The changes worked, and under new head coach Jordan Ott they went from winning 36 games in 2024–25 to 45 this season. His defense has improved, and he has upside.
Booker and Antetokounmpo could be a bad pairing if the Suns had assets the Bucks were interested in, and the NBA superstar really wanted to go to the desert.
