NBA Players BELIEVE Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Stay With the Bucks Over Heat, Knicks and Others

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4.7 • 561 Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2026

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future keeps the NBA buzzing—will the Milwaukee Bucks hold on to their superstar, or are teams like the Miami Heat and New York Knicks gaining ground? Hosts Justin Garcia and Camille Davis dissect the latest NBA player survey, revealing nearly half of their peers still expect Giannis in a Bucks jersey for 2026-27, but shifting league dynamics, ownership comments, and playoff breakthroughs for rivals could tilt the odds. Which franchise truly leads the pack in the race for Giannis? The conversation heats up with insights on Pat Riley’s urgency in Miami, Boston Celtics rumors, and surprising no-trade-list rankings that expose player perceptions of cities like Memphis, Sacramento, and even Milwaukee. Plus, the hosts tackle evolving NBA rules, the impact of flopping and gather steps on player safety, and debate Jericho Sims’ long-term fit in a league demanding two-way versatility. Can the Bucks strengthen their title window and keep their MVP? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY The funfetti flavor is BACK on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Confetti Craze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	Janice is staying in Milwaukee.
0:02.8	At least that's what half of the active NBA players surveyed think we dig into the results coming up next.
0:14.3	You are Locked on Bucks, your daily Milwaukee Bucks podcast, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:26.1	And welcome into Lockdown Bucks. I'm Justin Garcia, joined, as always by Camille Davis. Today's
0:31.3	episode of the show is brought to you by Fanduel. Right now, new customers can bet just $5 and get $150 in bonus bets if your first bet wins.
0:42.8	Head to fandual.com to get started.
0:45.5	On today's show, the NBA player survey results are out,
0:51.9	and the most pressing question among Bucks is where will yannis play they
0:56.5	shared their thoughts on that also what city and team do you not want to be traded to there's
1:02.3	some interesting results there as it pertains to the bucks we mentioned miles turner's more recent
1:07.5	comments we didn't get to on yesterday's show. We will get to that. There was another
1:12.1	coach hiring since we last spoke, so we'll share our thoughts on that and does it make the
1:17.2	Bucks decision to hire Taylor Jenkins look even better? And then Camille, you had something you
1:21.6	wanted to spring on me as it relates to everybody's favorites, big Man here in Milwaukee, Jericho Sims.
1:29.5	But let's start with the anonymous NBA player survey.
1:35.0	And the question is as straightforward as it gets.
1:40.4	What team will Janus Adetakumpo be on to begin the 2026-27 season?
1:47.5	There are 151 players who voted on this and the number one results that will round up and say 50%.
1:57.1	It was actually what, like 46%.
1:59.0	But the number one result was the Milwaukee bucks you had the
2:03.2	bucks clocking in there you had the Miami heat next to 23% of the vote the Knicks at 17 and then
2:10.6	nobody had more than 3% which was the Lakers so the, 69 of the 151 who participated in this survey, think when the season starts
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