Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton highlighted the weird feeling that they were no longer teammates after 12 years.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Colin Cowherd Pitches Blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade for Warriors’ Title Chase. The Warriors hold hopes of competing for a championship as the new NBA season kicks off and got off to a good start on Tuesday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a historic stat line as the Bucks beat the Wizards 133-120 in their 2025–26 season opener.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new comments add an interesting twist to the latest NBA trade rumors and his future in Milwaukee.

The rumors soared off in May when Charania reported that Antetokounmpo getting traded or staying with Milwaukee would be the first big "domino" to fall in the offseason. Antetokounmpo never formally requested a trade from the team, though. He was reportedly open to trade offers.

They signed former Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner to a four-year $108 million contract, and also brought former Orlando Magic point guard Cole Anthony aboard. The Bucks even signed Giannis’ brothers, bringing Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo into the fold.

MIAMI — Giannis Antetokounmpo's family home in Greece has a balcony that gives him what he describes as an incredible view of Athens. The nighttime routine when he's there typically goes like this: grab some fruit, head outside, gaze out at his homeland, let time just drift away.

Antetokounmpo (back) will play Wednesday against the Wizards, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Antetokounmpo was added to the injury report late with a back issue, but he is good to go for Wednesday's regular-season opener.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks had a great start to their 2025-26 campaign, as they crushed the Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, 133-120.