According to NBA insider Zach Lowe, rival teams are anticipating a potential Milwaukee Bucks blow-up this summer. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo in the picture, the Bucks are in danger of losing their first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. If and when that happens, the word on the street is that the Bucks could be ready to blow up their roster.

Oct 2, 2023; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Damian Lillard (0) pose for a picture during media day in Milwaukee. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

The narrative centers around Milwaukee superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard not getting along — at least on the basketball court. If this is true, and the Bucks end up getting bounced in the first round, then this union could end up being nothing more than a one-year fling.

Milwaukee Bucks News: NO Trouble in Paradise

Mar 10, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) hugs guard Damian Lillard (0) after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 124-117 at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
A source close to Lillard has now spoken out about this whole situation. Nate Jones, who is part of Dame’s sports agency Goodwin Sports, shed some light on the matter at hand. According to Jones, the rumors are unfounded:

Lillard’s agent is Aaron Goodwin, who is the founder of Goodwin Sports. Jones is employed by the agency and he also appears to have close ties with Lillard himself.

While Jones’ statement here is not a direct quote from Lillard, this is a vital piece of information that comes from someone who is well aware of Dame’s situation in Milwaukee.

Feb 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) during pregame warm ups ah at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Be that as it may, there’s no denying that Lillard, Giannis, and the rest of the Bucks will be faced with some extremely tough questions if they are unable to get out of the first round. The Pacers present a formidable challenge for them but at this point, losing in the opening round is just not an option for this squad.

Apr 3, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee forward Giannis (34) dunks the basketball in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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