How the Bucks could pair Russell Westbrook with Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks have entered a pivotal offseason, in which the franchise needs to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay long-term. Antetokounmpo can be a free agent in 2021, and Milwaukee is expected to upgrade its roster this offseason. Could the Bucks look to Houston, where the Rockets are undergoing changes on the coaching staff and front office, for an upgrade by acquiring Russell Westbrook?

Westbrook has been the subject of trade speculation this offseason, and the Bucks could be a realistic landing spot for the prolific guard.

Antetokounmpo needs a proper running mate, and Westbrook’s athletic skillset would provide a unique pairing in Milwaukee.

Let’s take a look at a hypothetical trade that would send Westbrook to Milwaukee, as both the Bucks and Rockets retool on the fly.

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