Much of the trade buzz that followed Milwaukee's elimination came because of that stated desire to continue competing for championships. If the Bucks still controlled their draft picks or had any young talent, they perhaps could have been in a position to continue doing so with another major trade.

According to a new report from NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Antetokounmpo market is starting to take shape.

As Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to mull over his future, the Milwaukee Bucks are putting together a pitch they hope will convince the two-time NBA MVP not to request a trade.