Well-known reporter Brian Windhorst said on his program that the entire basketball world is preparing for Giannis to leave the Bucks.

Asked how long he thinks Giannis will be with the Bucks, he replied, "He's already given his own answer, he said 6-7 months, and that's not out of the blue, that's a serious thought about how long it's going to be before the end of the season. What he meant was 'I'll re-evaluate after the season.'"

"Giannis has said what he wanted to say, that he's going to play for the Bucks for the upcoming season and made that decision this summer. Head coach Rivers has said the team must focus on the season. But neither of them denied the rumors."

"It's clear across the league that Giannis' current position with the Bucks may only be short-term. We all know the East Division isn't that competitive, so he remains open-minded. As much as everyone respects him, the league is preparing for this to be his last season with the Bucks. It's not an insult to him, it's a fact, and you can hear it in his own statements about leaving the team."