Bucks-related Trade Speculations with Giannis Antetokounmpo: Odds FavorCollaboration with Warriors and Rockets for Potential Deal
In the world of NBA speculation, one name continues to dominate conversations – Giannis Antetokounmpo. Despite the Milwaukee Bucks not being expected to trade him imminently this offseason, the future of the Greek Freak remains uncertain.
DraftKings Sportsbook has listed odds for the team with which Antetokounmpo will play his first regular-season minute next season. The Bucks, his current team, are favoured with odds of -200, reflecting their strong position. However, the San Antonio Spurs, who have been linked to Antetokounmpo for years, have odds of 1200.
If the Spurs were to sign Antetokounmpo, they would face challenges in their roster management, as they would need to trade some of their potential trade assets. These assets include Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson, Julian Champagnie, and 2026-31 first-round draft picks. The potential trade of Castle, the 2024-25 NBA Rookie of the Year, could be necessary if they sign Antetokounmpo.
The addition of combo guard De'Aaron Fox for a full season has raised the expectations for the Spurs. If they were to sign Antetokounmpo, he would supply a higher ceiling for years to come.
Meanwhile, the Warriors, who have also been linked to Antetokounmpo for years, have potential trade assets including Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga, Quinten Post, and 2026-31 first-round draft picks.
However, the Houston Rockets could potentially trade promising talent without sacrificing franchise linchpin Amen Thompson. Their potential trade assets include Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore, and 2025-31 first-round draft picks.
The San Antonio Spurs' implied probability of signing Antetokounmpo is 7.7%. While a trade before the 2025-26 season is unlikely, the door remains open for a potential deal by the trade deadline depending on how the season unfolds.
Analysts view a trade as unlikely due to the long-standing positive relationship between Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, as well as the team's 'win-now' approach this offseason. Team president Peter Feigin publicly expressed optimism and said internally they "feel great" about the situation and expect Antetokounmpo to remain.
In summary, while Antetokounmpo's future is still a major topic of discussion, the prevailing consensus is that a trade this offseason is unlikely but not impossible, especially if circumstances significantly change during the season. The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets, among others, remain potential destinations for the superstar forward.
- DraftKings Sportsbook has listed odds for Giannis Antetokounmpo's future team, and the Bucks have the shortest odds of -200.
- The San Antonio Spurs, with odds of 1200, have potential trade assets like Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson, and Julian Champagnie, among others, that they may need to offer in a potential trade for Antetokounmpo.
- If Antetokounmpo were to sign with the Spurs, he would help raise the team's expectations, with De'Aaron Fox's addition already having done so.
- The Houston Rockets, another potential destination for Antetokounmpo, have promising talent like Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and Tari Eason, as well as future first-round draft picks, that they could potentially offer in a trade without jeopardizing Amen Thompson.
