The Milwaukee Bucks are still looking to make noise in the Eastern Conference as title contenders. The team still has All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, which makes the Bucks a threat. Despite losing star guard Damian Lillard, there is a belief that Milwaukee can still make noise.

The move likely doesn’t move the needle too far for the Bucks’ title hopes, although the Eastern Conference is wide open with the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton also set to miss the year with Achilles injuries.

Amid a fresh round of rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future, the expectation remains that the two-time NBA MVP will be with the Milwaukee Bucks when the 2025-26 season begins.