The Bucks also would prefer to get as many first-round picks as possible in return for their superstar because without him, they would be looking toward the future," Holcomb said. "I included Whitehead in the deal to give the Bucks an addition young small forward to help replace Antetokounmpo from a pure minutes perspective.

The New York Knicks have been predicted to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster three-team trade that includes the Brooklyn Nets.

Even after the Milwaukee Bucks took drastic measures to improve this year's roster, Giannis Antetokounmpo's future remains surprisingly uncertain.