The Milwaukee Bucks may finally be preparing for the possibility of life after Giannis Antetokounmpo.Milwaukee has started listening to trade inquiries surrounding the two-time MVP as the NBA Draft approaches later this month.The Milwaukee Bucks are open for business on trade calls and offers for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo entering the NBA draft combine and over six weeks away from the draft, league and team sources told ESPN, according to ESPNs Shams Charania. There is expected to be a robust market for Antetokounmpo, and ownership and front-office officials expect to maintain their trade deadline asking price of a young blue-chip talent and/or a surplus of draft picks, sources said.While speculation around a possible Giannis departure has been circulating for months, this is one of the clearest indications yet that Milwaukee is at least willing to explore the market.The Bucks are reportedly looking for a massive return package if they decide to move their franchise superstar, something that could trigger one of the biggest bidding wars in recent NBA history.Several teams are already being linked to the situation, including the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers, who control Milwaukees first-round picks from 2028 through 2030. But contenders around the league are expected to monitor the situation closely, especially teams that believe they are one superstar away from a championship.The Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets have all emerged as possible fits if Milwaukee seriously entertains offers.Meanwhile, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Jim Owczarski added another layer to the situation.Related Article: NBA Players React to PJ Tucker's RetirementHeading into the February trade deadline, team sources maintained to the Journal Sentinel that any potential deal for the star would require everything in terms of young players and future draft assets, Owcarski wrote. If the Bucks maintain such a firm stance on a big return, it might be more indicative of the teams willingness to continue to retool around its star.READ MORE: Joel Embiid With Cryptic Message on Future After Knicks Sweep
