Much of the trade buzz that followed Milwaukee's elimination came because of that stated desire to continue competing for championships. If the Bucks still controlled their draft picks or had any young talent, they perhaps could have been in a position to continue doing so with another major trade.

The biggest storyline around the upcoming NBA offseason is what the Milwaukee Bucks will do with star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Since the Bucks were eliminated from the postseason, the future of Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee has come into question.