The move likely doesn’t move the needle too far for the Bucks’ title hopes, although the Eastern Conference is wide open with the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton also set to miss the year with Achilles injuries.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been busy during the NBA offseason. As they look to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo long-term and prove that they can compete for a championship, the team has undergone some major changes.

For now, the Bucks are betting on continuity and Antetokounmpo's loyalty. But until he offers firm public commitment -- or a formal trade request -- uncertainty will linger. If he decides to move, the landscape of the league could shift overnight.