MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time MVP’s potential exit from Milwaukee.

Rivers' comments before the Bucks' game against Detroit came following an ESPN report that Antetokounmpo and his agent, Alex Saratsis, had started speaking with the Bucks about the superstar’s future and whether he’s best suited to stay in Milwaukee or play elsewhere. Rivers said "there's been no conversations” in that regard.

“Giannis has never asked to be traded — ever,” Rivers said. “I can’t make that more clear.”

Antetokounmpo’s future has been the subject of much speculation around the NBA ever since the Bucks made a third consecutive first-round playoff exit last season.

ESPN reported before th

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