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Doc Rivers: Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't want to be 'bad guy' by requesting trade from Bucks

Doc Rivers: Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't want to be 'bad guy' by requesting trade from Bucks
World Sports · 09:20:21 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers revealed that star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo did not want to be perceived as the "bad guy" by requesting a trade from the franchise, according to comments made on Friday. Rivers indicated that Antetokounmpo remains committed to the team despite ongoing speculation about his future.

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