3 things that stood out from Bucks GM's press availability

3 things that stood out from Bucks GM's press availability

Jon Horst spoke to media regarding the trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee's new acquisitions, the franchise's direction moving forward and more.

Bucks begin new era after sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami

The Milwaukee Bucks are no longer trying to present the Giannis Antetokounmpo era as something that could be extended with minor adjustments. General manager Jon Horst’s explanation of the trade to the Miami Heat made clear that the franchise sees the move as a reset point after a season that exposed how far the team had drifted from contention. Horst did not attempt to sell the deal as an immediate basketball upgrade. “No one's sitting here tod…

Bucks GM says Giannis Antetokounmpo trade was a choice, not a necessity

Bucks general manager Jon Horst rejected the idea that Milwaukee was forced into trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, stressing that the organization made the move because it believed it was the right direction for both sides rather than out of obligation. “This was not a ‘have to,'” Horst said during a conference call with reporters. “This was, […] The post Bucks GM says Giannis Antetokounmpo trade was a choice, not a necessity appeared first on Talk…