Milwaukee Bucks fans are not big believers of Shams Charania over his alleged obsession on Giannis Antetokounmpo possibly leaving their team. They have called him time and time for his unsubstantiated sources when he puts forth the idea that the Greek Freak is unhappy with them.
One more gripe they have about the ESPN reporter is his choice not say anything whenever Antetokounmpo or the front offices comes up with a quote that debunks what most media say about him and the team.
The 2x MVP has made another declaration about his relationship with the Bucks and that should put the nail on the coffin of any reports of Giannis leaving Milwaukee.
“I am not [going anywhere],” Antetokounmpo said in an interview with the Athletic.
“I am invested in this team. I want to turn this team around. I want to play good basketball. I want to be healthy. I want to help my teammates. I want to win games. The last six games we’ve played, we’re 4-2. We have a lot of games in front of us. I’m locked the f— in. I’m locked in. My priority is just staying healthy.”
He also emphasized that his plan is to retire with the Bucks and that the only chance he will leave them is when the organization asks him.
Antetokounmpo has been hounded by rumors of conflict with the vision of the Bucks organization. Charania said months ago that he talked to the player’s agent and that he might be interested in joining the New York Knicks.
Charania’s silence on Giannis Antetokounmpo report
Charania always breaks the most important news. He does that with the Greek Freak. However, if it is something about the 2021 champ staying with the team that drafted him, he is nowhere to be found.
This is one of the reasons why Bucks fans are annoyed with him. They think he is one with other teams and media members in pushing Giannis out of Wisconsin. And so, they have to drag the reporter.
Shams Charania:
pic.twitter.com/pSZwQe2Uvm— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) January 8, 2026
Somehow. Shams is never first to break these stories. It’s very clear he and ESPN have an agenda to get GA out of Milwaukee. Only way to read into it at this point. https://t.co/rigjsoDD7E
— Cream City Crossover (@OnYourTsQs973) January 8, 2026
Hope Shams is crying even more than usual this morning
— Ryan (@BrewPack8) January 8, 2026
Shams hasn’t said a word about that Giannis quote I’m crying
— sam. (@sammwichh) January 8, 2026
Shams reading this trying to figure out how he can spin this to Giannis wanting out of Milwaukee https://t.co/Z1z2kM1tvo pic.twitter.com/k5fLJo2Rem
— Adam (@Cluppy10) January 8, 2026
Well, well, well. This is interesting. Somehow @ShamsCharania missed this one? https://t.co/Stov8UvM2U
— Giannis Is Upon Us (@4ndrewBarnes) January 8, 2026
Shams reading this after reporting about a Giannis trade for 6 months pic.twitter.com/1e4Zvx5f4w
— Onyx (@OnyxOdds) January 8, 2026
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