Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lakers
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has been among the most loyal superstars in NBA history. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar has spent all 12 seasons of his legendary of his c
The Athletic's Eric Nehm noted that if Antetokounmpo stays and takes the gap-year approach, the Bucks' flexibility could be buoyed by Damian Lillard ( $58.5 million player option) and Kyle Kuzma ( $20.4 million) potentially being attractive trade candidates entering the final season of their contracts.
With the Milwaukee Bucks underachieving, being bounced from the first round of the playoffs by the Indiana Pacers, the rumor mill is spinning at full speed. Per multiple reports, Antetokounmpo is open to exploring his best fit outside of the Bucks organization.
Memphis has the pieces to go after Antetokounmpo while still retaining its star players, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. It would cost a lot of players and picks, but the blockbuster deal makes the team a title contender, even in a crowded Western Conference.
The draft lottery delivered a true stunner, with the Dallas Mavericks improbably cashing their 1.8 percent chance to land the No. 1 pick. Even before that improbable ping-pong ball bounce, the rumor mill was in a frenzy with trade talks surrounding a two-time MVP (who's very much still in his prime).
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Could the Nets provide the structure that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants?The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly hoping that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is willing to be traded. However, he wants structure.
The Bucks have a decision to make regarding their franchise cornerstone. And the odds post-Draft Lottery say he could be on his way to one of the three Texas teams.
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