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Giannis Antetokounmpo Reluctant to Request Trade, Says Doc Rivers

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reluctant to Request Trade, Says Doc Rivers
World Sports · 21:11:14 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly did not want to be seen as the antagonist by requesting a trade, according to head coach Doc Rivers.

Rivers said Antetokounmpo expressed reluctance to force a move away from the franchise, preferring to avoid the negative perception that can accompany a trade demand.

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