Rumor analysis: It is basically true that Antetokounmpo is willing to stay in the team. Kidd s whereabouts are not determined. Holiday is likely to leave the team.

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The 2025 NBA offseason is advancing at an amazing pace, and it hasn't even really started yet.

If trade rumors were so active before the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers even made a run in the NBA Finals, then imagine what could happen in the coming weeks.

In fact, it doesn't even need to be imagined, because rumors in the basketball world have left clues for some crazy offseason results. Of course, any basketball fan already knows that not all of these clues lead to substantial transactions, so the challenge is to determine which of these rumors are true and credible.

To draw a conclusion, we are examining the latest big-name rumor and using reliable old methods to distinguish the authenticity of the content in question whether the content in question is true or false.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is not seeking to change the environment?

When talking about offseason rumors, Antetokounmpo has been at the forefront since ESPN reporter Shams Charania reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo was "open" to consider leaving the Milwaukee Bucks. A player who was at his peak and twice won the MVP was weighing the simple hint of possible trade requests, which was enough to put the basketball world into a frenzy.

However, about a month after that story was released, there was not much news that Antetokounmpo was leaving the team except for the initial report. Is it too early for the process, or may it mean that his momentum to extend his stay in Milwaukee is growing?

According to the latest news from NBA insider Jack Fisher, this may have both. Fisher reposted in a live broadcast of Bleacher Report that rival teams' initial optimism about Antetokounmpo's desire to leave had turned into "skepticism" and he added that "at this point, not many people believe" a deal request would happen.

However, Fisher noted that the common belief has been that "if a decision is to be made this summer, a formal decision to close or start a trade conversation about Giannis, it is likely to happen at the end of June, when the offseason really, really starts."

This sounds neither good news nor perhaps meaningless for non-Bucks fans. On one hand, Antetokounmpo knows exactly what he has with the Bucks, so if he is still judging whether that is enough for him, it might indicate that loyalty may be too strong to make a request for departure. On the other hand, it’s hard to imagine one of the most lively storylines of the offseason would be settled in the first week of June.

If the Bucks need to do something to appease Antetokounmpo and build his belief in the team, they have to admit that they are in a difficult situation. The Bucks are short of assets and face long absences from Damian Lillard (tearing Achilles tendon), and it's been three years since they last won the playoff series.

Nevertheless, Antetokounmpo had scoffed at the claims of trade requests before, so maybe he wasn't the kind of player who would make such a request at all. It seems too early to rule out any possibility, but since the initial reports, the Bucks are certainly pleased with the relative calm surrounding their core players. Is

true or false? Basically credible. You never want to say anything absolutely in the NBA, but if rival teams think they have little chance of poaching Antetokounmpo, there may be a reason.

Kevin Durant has a few suitors?

When star players appear in trade rumors, discussions tend to turn to some "they will or will not". Kevin Durant's situation is different, and his breakup with the Phoenix Suns feels more like a question of "when and where". The Suns may need a thorough roster reset—or at least a “everyone except Devin Booker must go” level liquidation—and just appointed Jordan Ott, who is the first NBA head coach, to oversee the process. This may leave no room for Durant, a 36-year-old player with a one-year left in his contract (worth as much as $54.7 million).

According to ESPN reporter Shams Charania, "about four to six teams that are really interested" are expected to appear this offseason to pursue Durant. This number sounds very reasonable considering how many clubs think they are only one player away from the championship and view Durant as the ideal candidate to solve this desire.

Even at this age, Durant is still the highest changer in the situation. There are countless reasons behind the Suns’ disappointing season, but Durant’s contribution is not one of them. Aside from missing 20 games, Durant did everything the Suns might want, and more. In fact, Durant averaged 26.6 points per game (52.7%, 43.0% and 83.9% shooting percentages, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.0 steals and blocks respectively, which are basically the average level of his career statistics.

And because Durant's playing style is very easy to integrate into the new team, he will suit every buyer who can afford him and is determined to win.. Finding a realistic next home for Holiday is tricky, but rest assured that the Celtics are actively looking for it.