Doc Rivers says 'difficult' Giannis Antetokounmpo 'didn't want to be the bad guy' while forcing Bucks exit

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers commented on Giannis Antetokounmpo's departure, describing the situation as 'difficult' and accusing the star player of playing a 'game' by refusing to directly request a trade. Rivers suggested Giannis did not want to be perceived as the villain in the situation, forcing the organization to navigate his exit without an explicit trade demand. The comments shed light on the behind-the-scenes tension that led to Antetokounmpo's departure from Milwaukee.