On Sunday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in a tightly contested game that featured a few viral moments. Not only did the Bucks lose the

“No rival team expects the Bucks, even amid a 2-7 start, to show any willingness to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo trades at this early juncture of the season,” reported Stein. “It is understood quite clearly in 29 other front offices that Antetokounmpo is only ever going to be made available for trade if he pushes for it.”

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, luxury tax restrictions have hindered the Bucks from entertaining possible trades. He added that the team will only move Antetokounmpo if he makes the request. For now, the eight-time All-Star has remained mum, even expressing his support for much-criticized Bucks coach Doc Rivers.