Despite another first-round exit, the Eastern Conference playoffs as a whole have proven the Bucks are not far away from getting back into contention.

The Spurs and Rockets, both Western Conference teams, remain the Milwaukee Bucks‘ top two candidates for a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. No other suitor could offer an equivalent package of draft capital and young talent.

Giannis Antetokounmpo may eye a trade from the Bucks. Uncover a trade idea that could kickstart a Bucks rebuild while remaining competitive.

Is Giannis getting traded? What of Damian Lillard's future? Beat writer Jim Owczarski answers reader questions about the Bucks.