Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said Wednesday the franchise hopes to resolve Giannis Antetokounmpo's future before next month's NBA draft, framing the decision as one that will shape the organization's entire roster construction approach this offseason. The Bucks can trade up to three first round picks and three swaps on draft night if they want to continue building around Antetokounmpo in the short- and medium-term.

"Sometime over the next six or seven weeks, we'll decide whether Giannis is going to sign a max contract and stay with us, or he's going to play somewhere else," Haslam said at a news conference introducing new head coach Taylor Jenkins. "Jon and Taylor, along with Wes and myself will make that call, and we understand the gravity of that call."

Haslam was direct about the stakes involved. The Bucks received trade interest at the deadline in February from the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves.

"If Giannis does play somewhere else, we've got to have a lot of assets," Haslam said. "That's Jon's job to do. And if he's here, then you build the team differently."

Antetokounmpo, 31, has repeatedly stated his desire to play for a championship-contending franchise. Milwaukee went 32-50 this season, snapping nine consecutive playoff appearances, while injuries held the two-time MVP to a career-low 36 games.

The Bucks can offer Antetokounmpo a four-year, $275 million extension in October. If unsigned, he would become a free agent after next season during the 2027 offseason.

Haslam emphasized the organization's relationship with the player remains open and direct.

"We never had any problem communicating directly with Giannis at all," Haslam said. "We've had those kind of conversations since the season was over. We will do what's best for Giannis and what's best for the organization."

Jenkins, who compiled a 250-214 record across six seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, said Antetokounmpo has already reached out since the appointment.

"He's expressed tremendous excitement for me and my family," Jenkins said. "He and I established a really good relationship and maintained that respect, even from a distance."

Jenkins becomes Milwaukee's fourth head coach in five seasons, following Mike Budenholzer, Adrian Griffin and Doc Rivers.