Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo had a cryptic answer when asked if he will be coached by Taylor Jenkins.
The Milwaukee Bucks introduced Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach Wednesday while openly acknowledging the question hanging over the entire franchise: nobody knows for certain whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will still be there to coach.
The Milwaukee Bucks could reportedly explore a blockbuster trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and Celtics star Jaylen Brown this offseason following Boston’s early playoff exit.
The session lasted about 40 minutes, during which Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam and general manager Jon Horst also spoke. Players Myles Turner, Bobby Portis Jr., AJ Green, Pete Nance and Cormac Ryan were in attendance, as were members of the Bucks front office and player performance and development staffs.
At an unusual press conference at the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Bucks’ new coach preaches hard play and competitive fire.
The Milwaukee Bucks are paying Taylor Jenkins over $10 million annually as they fight to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo in Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly paid a hefty price to bring in head coach Taylor Jenkins as the full-time replacement for Doc Rivers at the end of the 2025-26 regular season.
The Bucks chose Markovic, a gangly stretch forward out of Serbia, with the 47th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Per league sources, Milwaukee considered trading up to select the developmental prospect.