4 years, $280 million! Giannis makes a major decision! Expected to sign a super max contract

Critical rim block.

Game-deciding steal.

Giannis used two flawless defensive plays against LeBron James to help the Bucks secure a 105-101 win on the road against the Lakers.

Yet the Greek Freak did not mock the descending legend; after the game, he praised LeBron as a role model for all athletes and one of the players he respects the most.

Up to now this season, the Bucks stand at 17 wins and 21 losses, placing 11th in the Eastern Conference, half a game behind the 10th-seeded Bulls; the Lakers are 23-13, ranking 5th in the West, just one game ahead of the 7th-seeded Suns.

I’m sure everyone is most curious whether Giannis will leave before the trade deadline (February 6). Now the answer can be given with certainty: No.

Recently, Giannis publicly pledged that he plans to stay with the Bucks until retirement, unless they decide to trade him.... Undoubtedly, how could the Bucks willingly trade Giannis, who just turned 31? He is the face of the franchise and their cash cow, still an absolutely untouchable cornerstone of the team.

It’s especially worth mentioning thatGiannis is eligible this summer to sign a 4-year super max extension with the Bucks worth up to $275 million in total.He is currently under contract through 2028, earning $54.13 million this season, with about $120 million combined over the next two seasons, and a player option for the 27-28 season.

Giannis has already achieved a grand slam of honors—championship, MVP, Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and more—so there’s little left to chase. It makes sense to stay with the Bucks and create a one-city legend, while also earning the highest salary possible to aim for the top spot on the NBA all-time earnings list.

The NBA would certainly be happy to see Giannis remain with the Bucks. Firstly, if he joined a Western contender, it would further imbalance the already West-dominant league. Secondly, the East, which lacks star power, needs this superstar to continue holding the spotlight. In the 2026 NBA All-Star fan voting second round, Giannis leads the East.

In short, from any perspective, Giannis staying with the Bucks is the best outcome.