It’s only been a few months since the Milwaukee Bucks emerged as a potential suitor for then disgruntled Jimmy Butler. However, their interest in the six-time All-Star goes back way further than that.

According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Antetokounmpo was "excited" about the Bucks signing Turner to a four-year deal, although she didn't know if Antetokounmpo was aware that move meant the organization was cutting ties with Lillard. Chris Haynes added Tuesday that Antetokounmpo was unhappy with Milwaukee's decision.

While the Milwaukee Bucks did move on from Khris Middleton eventually, Giannis Antetokounmpo helped to shoot down at least one blockbuster swap involving the three-time All-Star.