Bucks-bound Giannis Antetokounmpo trade odds favor Warriors and Rockets as potential suitors
In the ever-changing landscape of the NBA, the future of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been a topic of much speculation. With the 2022 offseason on the horizon, several teams have been rumoured to be potential suitors for the two-time MVP.
According to recent reports, the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Detroit Pistons have been mentioned as possible destinations for Antetokounmpo. Among these, the Hawks (with Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis), the Spurs (with young star Victor Wembanyama and tradeable assets), and the Rockets (with a young, talented roster seeking an experienced star) have been identified as the most realistic contenders for 2025.
When it comes to odds for Antetokounmpo's next team, the Milwaukee Bucks remain the favourites, with odds of -140. The San Antonio Spurs follow closely behind with odds of +380, while the Houston Rockets have odds of +450. The Toronto Raptors, though less frequently discussed, have mutual interest and odds of +1000.
The Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks have been frequently cited as potential trade destinations but have not been assigned specific odds in these sources. As for the Detroit Pistons, they have not been assigned official odds, but they have been considered in trade rumour discussions based on team fit and interest.
The San Antonio Spurs' potential acquisition of Antetokounmpo could significantly alter their roster, potentially causing them to trade Stephon Castle, the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year. The Spurs' current roster, including Antetokounmpo, would face matchup problems at both ends of the court.
If Victor Wembanyama is healthy for the start of the 2025-26 NBA campaign, the Spurs' frontcourt with Antetokounmpo would pose formidable matchup problems. The Spurs' trade assets include Castle, Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson, Julian Champagnie, and 2026-31 first-round draft picks.
The San Antonio Spurs have odds of 1200 for Antetokounmpo to play his first regular-season minute next season, giving them an implied probability of 7.7%. The Golden State Warriors have odds of 900, implying a 9.5% probability.
The Spurs' expectations have risen with the acquisition of De'Aaron Fox for a full season. If Fox and Antetokounmpo can gel, the Spurs could be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season.
However, the race for Antetokounmpo's services is far from over. Other teams, including the Golden State Warriors, have potential trade assets that could make them attractive to Antetokounmpo. The top three favoured trade partners among Antetokounmpo's next-team odds are the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, and an unspecified third team.
The San Antonio Spurs fought for a play-in berth before Wemby underwent shoulder surgery in the previous season. With the addition of Antetokounmpo and a fully healthy Wembanyama, the Spurs could be poised for a strong comeback in the 2025-26 season.
References: 1. NBA.com 2. ESPN.com 3. Sports Illustrated
- The San Antonio Spurs, with odds of +380, are among the teams rumored to be potential suitors for the two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, along with the Milwaukee Bucks who remain the favorites with odds of -140.
- The San Antonio Spurs, if successful in acquiring Antetokounmpo, could trade Stephon Castle, the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year, as their current roster, including Antetokounmpo, would face matchup problems at both ends of the court.
- If Victor Wembanyama is healthy for the start of the 2025-26 NBA campaign, the Spurs' frontcourt with Antetokounmpo would pose formidable matchup problems, given that they have trade assets such as Castle, Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson, Julian Champagnie, and 2026-31 first-round draft picks.
- The Golden State Warriors, despite not being among the top three favored teams in the Antetokounmpo trade odds, have potential trade assets that could make them attractive to Antetokounmpo, positioning them as a significant contender in the race for his services.
