To quiet down those rumors, James L. Edwards of The Athletic noted that Antetokounmpo is expected to start the season with the Bucks. At the very least, this is finally a step in the rumors dying down.

Even after the Milwaukee Bucks took drastic measures to improve this year's roster, Giannis Antetokounmpo's future remains surprisingly uncertain.

The Hawks would emerge as one of the favorites to win the East by acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bucks in this proposed mock trade.