Official meeting! Discuss the future! Antetokounmpo s era has come to an end

On May 1, according to NBA famous reporter Shams, Antetokounmpo will meet with the Bucks management, and the two sides will discuss the future of Antetokounmpo and the team. In the past, Antetokounmpo would also meet with the management during the offseason to discuss how to strengthen. But this year is different. Both sides are discussing where Antetokounmpo should go?

The Bucks were eliminated by the Pacers 1-4. Who is the most disappointing player? Kuzma is definitely one of the hottest candidates. In this year's playoffs, Kuzma played 5 games, averaging 20.3 minutes per game, scoring only 5.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.2 blocks, and 0.6 turnovers. The shooting percentages in three events: 34.3%, 20%, and 50%.

Kuzma's contract is US$102 million for four years, expires in the summer of 2027, with an annual salary of US$22.41 million in the 2025-26 season and an annual salary of US$20.37 million in the 2026-27 season. Before the trading deadline this year, the Bucks sent Middleton, AJ Johnson and one first round swap, and the 3-for-3 trade was given Kuzma, Baldwin and one second round pick.

This deal was supported by Antetokounmpo at that time, and it was the last effort of the Bucks to retain Antetokounmpo. Now it has become the last straw to force Antetokounmpo to leave. Even though Middleton declined severely, he has never averaged 14.5 points per game in the playoffs. Last year, he averaged 24.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. What is the purpose of the

Bucks made this deal? 1. Middleton is fighting and stopping, and it is difficult to stay healthy, and Kuzma is younger and healthier; 2. After the transaction is completed, the Bucks saved a total of US$29 million in salary and luxury tax this season! Middleton's contract is $102 million for three years and expires in the summer of 2026.

Looking at another set of data, Middleton averaged 16.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4 assists and 1.2 steals in his regular season career, shooting percentages in three events: 46%, 38.7%, 87.8%; averaged 20.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals in three events: 44.1%, 39%, 86.6%. Middleton's playoff statistics are better than regular season!

Kuzma averaged 17 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks in his regular season career, and shot from three events: 45%, 33.4%, 72.1%. He averaged only 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks per game in his playoff career, with three shooting percentages: 39.3%, 27.6%, and 73.1%. The playoff data has dropped significantly.

Kuzma was born on July 24, 1995, and Middleton was born on August 12, 1991. Although Kuzma is younger, he will soon be 30 years old and there is no room for improvement. Kuzma has never been a playoff player. If Antetokounmpo really wanted to compete for the championship, he shouldn't have exchanged Kuzma, just like Lillard shouldn't have exchanged for it.

Looking back at the Bucks' transactions in the past two years, they are basically seeking medical treatment in a hurry. Since the trade reinforcement failed, can the Bucks strengthen through the draft? Sorry, I'm thinking too much! The Bucks' first-round picks (or swap rights) in the next six years are all in the hands of the Trail Blazers and the Pelicans. In addition, the Bucks only have one second round pick left in the next six years.

Bucks reporter Jake Weinbach tweeted: "Kuzma's trial has completely failed. He has always been a burden this year's playoffs. In the offseason, the Bucks must give priority to parting ways with Kuzma." It is easy to ask for gods and it is difficult to send gods. Although Kuzma's contract is not big, almost no team is interested in him.

If Antetokounmpo applies for a deal, it doesn't matter whether the Bucks stays with Kuzma. Which team do you think Antetokounmpo will go to?