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Sources say the Bucks, meanwhile, hope to attach veteran forward Bobby Portis — who has two seasons left on his contract valued at slightly more than $30 million — to Antetokounmpo should a trade come to fruition at last. Portis' $15.6 million salary in 2027-28 is a player option.
As part of a looming Giannis deal that is expected to happen this offseason, the Bucks are also exploring possible ways to include both Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis. "The Bucks are also looking to potentially offload Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis’ salaries in a potential Giannis deal, so there are a lot of balls in the air for them," NBA Insider Jake Fischer said in his latest updates for Bleacher Report.
Run It Back: Bobby Portis spent the last 10 days working out with his friend Damian Lillard 🤝 BP says Dame looks good 👀 "Everybody knows who he is, but he will definitely reintroduce himself to the world." 🔥
Tim Reynolds: Not much to add on Giannis Watch, Day 5,206, but I can tell you this ... There is a growing belief in some corners that the Giannis trade -- if it happens, of course -- will also include Bobby Portis.
Run It Back: Bobby Portis says Giannis' is NOT past his prime 💯 "He still got a lot left in the tank going into his 14th year... I like that everybody's counting out our team..we got a great makeup of guys."
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Run It Back: Bobby Portis responds to Myles Turner saying Giannis was constantly late to the Bucks: "I thought it was AI. ... I think it was over-exaggerated... there ain't that much traffic in Milwaukee!"
Run It Back: Bobby Portis disagrees with Stephon Castle on Wemby being the best player in the world 🗣️ "I don't want to put too much disrespect on Jokic... or SGA, back-to-back MVP."
The Bucks are also leaving the door open to pursue a major trade to convince Antetokounmpo to stay once again, allowing Horst to work parallel paths. They will have up to three first-round picks and tradeable contracts such as Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma to offer in deals this offseason. One of those first-rounders is the less favorable of their own or the New Orleans Pelicans' this year.
“What are the next steps now that the season’s over? Do you give him space? He goes back to Greece? What’s the group chat like? What are the details? Because it’s been exhausting all season long talking about this.” Bobby Portis: “To be honest, I don’t really know the direction, for real. To be honest, it’s more so: are they going to work with him to find a new coach? If they’re working with him to find a new coach, then I would say he stays. You know what I’m saying? If they’re not working with him to find a new coach, then, obviously, I think it goes the other way around. So, I think we’ll just find out here soon.”
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“What kind of coach are we thinking he wants? Like, what vibe are we looking for next?” Bobby Portis: “I would say something like a Mike Budenholzer type of vibe, you know? Something that’s close to that. Something that’s about coaching, you know what I’m saying? Something that’s about holding guys accountable. Something that’s about standing for the right things. Something that’s about creating a culture and an identity. I don’t think this year we really had an identity. When you go out there on the court and you play the Miami Heat, you already know exactly how they’re about to play. When you play the Celtics, you know exactly how they’re about to play. When you play OKC, you know exactly how they’re about to play. Even when you play Toronto this year, you know exactly how they’re about to play.
NBA Courtside: Bobby Portis believes Giannis would prefer a head coach that establishes a culture: “I would say something that’s about culture. Something that’s about holding guys accountable, standing for the right things. Creating a culture and identity… When you play the Miami Heat and the Celtics, you know exactly how they’re about to play.”
Rich Rovito: #Bucks injury report for Sunday's season finale against the #76ers in Philadelphia. OUT: Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee hyperextension; bone bruise), Kyle Kuzma (right Achilles), Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee surgery), Bobby Portis Jr. (left wrist), Ryan Rollins (right thumb), Gary Trent Jr. (oblique strain), Myles Turner (left ankle sprain) Questionable: Gary Harris (right groin tightness), Pete Nance (right knee sprain)
Eric Nehm: The Bucks have submitted their first injury report for Friday's game against Brooklyn. Out: Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee hyperextension; bone bruise) Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee surgery) Bobby Portis Jr. (left wrist sprain) Gary Trent Jr. (oblique muscle strain)
