When the Milwaukee Bucks traded for star point guard Damian Lillard, they were expected to take a massive jump in terms of NBA title contention. Milwaukee took a big risk by moving two-way player Jrue Holiday but they believed that the upside of Lillard would push them over the edge.

On Thursday, CBS Sports' Bill Reiter reported that if things continue to go badly for the Milwaukee Bucks, there is "growing confidence across the NBA" that Giannis Antetokounmpo could become available through a trade.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Monday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced. Antetokounmpo will miss the matchup due to a right adductor strain. The Bucks did not provide any additional information about the injury,