Giannis Antetokounmpo is under contract with the Milwaukee Bucks for at least the next two seasons, remaining part of a strong core that includes Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez, and newly acquired Myles Turner.

With the addition of Turner, expectations for the Bucks' competitive potential in the Eastern Conference have shifted, prompting Antetokounmpo to evaluate the team's prospects more favorably.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst suggests that Antetokounmpo is actively seeking reasons to stay in Milwaukee, and the recent roster changes have sparked excitement about his return.

The Bucks' decision to waive and stretch Damian Lillard's contract, followed by signing Turner, has been likened to taking on more debt for a luxury, indicating a risky yet potentially rewarding strategy to retain Antetokounmpo.

Windhorst also pointed out that teams like the Spurs, Knicks, and Heat, which had been preparing to pursue Antetokounmpo, must now reassess their strategies in light of the Bucks' recent moves.