Everybody knew that the Milwaukee Bucks would take a significant step back once they traded Giannis Antetokounmpo. The face of the franchise led the Bucks for years, but now they'll have to turn to a new group of players that'll bring Milwaukee success. 29 in the NBA and Andy Bailey wrote: "After finally trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks seem like a near-shoo-in for the 2027 lottery. 30 and Brett Siegel wrote: "The post-Giannis era will begin at the bottom of the NBA power rankings for the Milwaukee Bucks. Mar 28, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Fiserv Forum.