Giannis Antetokounmpo watch officially begins as Bucks can’t escape mediocrity

For the Milwaukee Bucks, the playoffs are over.

For the rest of the NBA, the Giannis Antetokounmpo Watch begins.

And while for the Nets it started in 2023 — GM Sean Marks collecting draft capital and cap space for a possible pursuit — they will have tons of competition if and when the former MVP becomes available.

The rest of the league saw the tantalizing possibility become that much likelier after another early exit by the Bucks on Tuesday.