Despite the fact that Antetokounmpo will have the ball in his hands a ton, insiders don't think he'll win the top award in the sport.

ESPN insider Tim MacMahon added to the analysis, writing, "Speculation has swirled around Antetokounmpo asking out of Milwaukee for several years. If he didn't take that drastic step in the summer, it's unlikely to happen midseason."

The Bucks have been making roster changes to try to keep Antetokounmpo happy. Damian Lillard was waived, and his contract was stretched to help create cap space for the team. The Bucks signed two-time NBA blocks leader Myles Turner to a four-year contract this offseason.