After the Milwaukee Bucks fell short in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the surging Indiana Pacers, rumors are swirling about a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.

But New Orleans' ongoing injury issues played out like the league's saddest broken record, the loss column swelled to 61 (second-highest in franchise history), Brandon Ingram was sent packing at the deadline and former front-office architect David Griffin was shown the exit at season's end.