“No rival team expects the Bucks, even amid a 2-7 start, to show any willingness to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo trades at this early juncture of the season,” reported Stein. “It is understood quite clearly in 29 other front offices that Antetokounmpo is only ever going to be made available for trade if he pushes for it.”

The Milwaukee Bucks entered Sunday's game against the Boston Celtics with a 2-7 record. This is despite having Damian Lillard for all nine of those games, and Giannis Antetokounmpo for all but one. This star duo has put up solid production, averaging 57.4 points combined entering Sunday, but it has not translated to many wins.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is frustrated. He wants to see his team play with more intensity. The two-time MVP took issue with Milwaukee’s effort after it lost 116-94 to the New York Knicks on Friday night to drop to 2-7 on the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke on how to lead Bucks through tough stretch after another loss in New York: 'You gotta be honest with them.'

The Milwaukee Bucks may be in some trouble. After a promising win over the Utah Jazz, Milwaukee went up against the New York Knicks and was trounced. The final score was 116-94 and the effort level just wasn't there from the start.