One NBA writer is proposing that the Golden State Warriors acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a massive blockbuster trade. Lee Tran of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Warriors and Bucks:
Golden State Warriors Receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks Receive: Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Gary Payton II, 2027 First-Round Pick (GSW), 2024 First-Round Pick Swap (Favoring MIL)
“There is no doubt that Giannis Antetokounmpo would be a great addition to the Golden State Warriors,” Tran wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “He averaged 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Antetokounmpo is a dominant paint presence, and he would add more rim pressure to the team. On top of that, he would elevate the team’s defense to the next level. There is practically no downside to adding Giannis Antetokounmpo to the team, and if the Warriors are able to get him, they should exhaust every opportunity to do so.”
Antetokounmpo will become eligible for a contract extension with the Bucks in September. The NBA legend signed a five-year, $228.2 million designated maximum contract extension with the Bucks in December 2020. The future Hall of Famer will make $45.6 million next season.
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In 63 games for the Bucks last season, Antetokounmpo averaged 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists while shooting 55.3% from the floor, 27.5% from beyond the arc and 64.5% from the free-throw line. The seven-time All-Star and two-time NBA MVP recorded 46 double-doubles and six triple-doubles.
The Bucks won 58 games last season and were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. However, Milwaukee lost to the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2023 playoffs in five games. Antetokounmpo hurt his back in Game 1 of the series and missed Games 2 and 3. He got injured just 10 minutes into Game 1 in Milwaukee.
The Warriors have internally discussed trading for Antetokounmpo over the past few years, league sources told NBA Analysis Network. However, Golden State’s front office knows the odds of Antetokounmpo requesting a trade are very, very low.
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One of the greatest players in NBA history, Antetokounmpo has career NBA averages of 22.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4.7 assists. He guided the Bucks to the 2021 championship over the Phoenix Suns, winning Finals MVP along the way.
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