Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP and eight-time All-Star has consistently emphasized his desire to win above all else. In a recent appearance on the “48 Minutes” podcast with former Bucks assistant Ross Geiger, he reiterated his prioritization of championships over personal accolades and financial gain.

“I want to be a winner,” Antetokounmpo said on the podcast. “Contracts, fame, status, comfort zone does not matter to me. What matters at the end of the day is that thing right there,” he added, pointing to the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

The Bucks’ inability to make a deep playoff run, coupled with the increasingly competitive Eastern Conference, has fueled speculation about Antetokounmpo’s future. Rival teams are “praying” for a chance to lure the superstar away, according to Marc Stein on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast

Milwaukee’s offseason moves will be closely watched as the team attempts to retool and surround Antetokounmpo with a more cohesive supporting cast. Last year’s addition of Damian Lillard was seen as a significant step towards contention, but the team’s failure to build momentum has raised questions about its long-term viabi

As the offseason approaches, Antetokounmpo’s future remains uncertain. While he has not publicly indicated a desire to leave Milwaukee, his emphasis on winning and the Bucks’ recent struggles have created a sense of unease among fans and observers alike.

It looked as if Chicago was going to coast to victory when it took a 5-0 advantage into the seventh inning Saturday, but that’s when Milwaukee stormed back.

The Brewers struck for four runs (three earned) off Cubs reliever Keegan Thompson in the frame, but they were not able to draw even. Milwaukee later had the tying and go-ahead runs on first and second in the ninth inning before Willy Adames grounded into a forceout to end the game.

Chicago’s bullpen had blown a three-run lead in the sixth inning against the New York Mets on Thursday before coughing up a one-run advantage in the eighth inning vs. the Brewers on Friday.

Aside from the relievers’ struggles, the Cubs’ pitching staff has been stellar, as starters have combined to surrender just 13 earned runs over 67 2/3 innings over the past 12 games — good for an ERA of 1.73.

Right-hander Javier Assad (2-0, 1.97 ERA) can continue that stretch of dominance when he gets the nod for Chicago on Sunday.

In his most recent outing, Assad allowed one run on five hits in five innings to take a no-decision against the Mets on Tuesday.

Assad is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in two career relief appearances against Milwaukee.

Fellow right-hander Freddy Peralta (3-0, 3.21) will provide the opposition in the series finale.

Peralta earned a win against the Rays on Tuesday, giving up two runs and one hit in 5 1/3 innings. However, he also came away with a five-game suspension after throwing at Tampa Bay’s Jose Siri in that outing.