According to Shams, Nick and the Bucks discussed a deal for Giannis in August, but couldn't come to an agreement.

According to the report, a number of sources close to the situation said that Giannis's team had looked at his potential downside, but Giannis only wanted to play for Nick in addition to the Bucks. Sources said the bucks did receive contact from Nick, the two sides in August this year, there was a negotiation, but never reached an agreement.

The Bucks reportedly told Nick they didn't want to trade Giannis, but league sources said the actual reason was that the Bucks internally didn't think Nick's trade offer was enough to convince them to sit down at the negotiating table.