The Milwaukee Bucks “remain hopeful” that Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t request a trade following the team’s third straight first-round playoff exit, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Milwaukee is currently looking to get more clarification on the future of star Giannis Antetokounmpo with the team. Antetokounmpo has reportedly been considering other teams and has begun the process of looking around the league.

Over the last few years, Antetokounmpo has been mentioned in trade rumors. However, this offseason there is legitimate reporting connecting him to a potential trade. According to a recent report from ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Antetokounmpo is "open-minded" to the idea of being traded by the Bucks.