The 1 and only Giannis trade thread until he decides what to do?.

[Wolveswin]

And was Indiana ever one of those teams? Was Portland?

You have Google - use it.

I already know the answer is no, which I already told you.

Doesn’t matter what you think. You don’t know. I don’t know. We don’t know what teams will be on Giannis list - or why.

I mean, NY has amazing night clubs, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

I mean, LA has amazing weather, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

If Giannis is looking for something in his next chapter beyond night clubs and weather - some untraditional destinations will definitely be on his list. Good thing is - what any star did before him means absolutely zero. Nothing.

[One_and_Done]

You have Google - use it.

I already know the answer is no, which I already told you.

Doesn’t matter what you think. You don’t know. I don’t know. We don’t know what teams will be on Giannis list - or why.

I mean, NY has amazing night clubs, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

I mean, LA has amazing weather, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

If Giannis is looking for something in his next chapter beyond night clubs and weather - some untraditional destinations will definitely be on his list. Good thing is - what any star did before him means absolutely zero. Nothing.

Anything is possible. Maybe Giannis will convert to Mormonism and decide he really wants to play for Utah. I wouldn't count on it though.

Trade proposals should be made on the basis of what is plausible. No star has ever demanded a trade to Indiana in the history of the NBA, and no Euro star has ever demanded a trade at all. Lastly, Giannis appears to have a visceral hatred of the Pacers, and loves beating them. These factors combined suggest the prospects of him going to Indy are almost non-existent.

[Wolveswin]

I already know the answer is no, which I already told you.

Doesn’t matter what you think. You don’t know. I don’t know. We don’t know what teams will be on Giannis list - or why.

I mean, NY has amazing night clubs, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

I mean, LA has amazing weather, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

If Giannis is looking for something in his next chapter beyond night clubs and weather - some untraditional destinations will definitely be on his list. Good thing is - what any star did before him means absolutely zero. Nothing.

Anything is possible. Maybe Giannis will convert to Mormonism and decide he really wants to play for Utah. I wouldn't count on it though.

Trade proposals should be made on the basis of what is plausible. No star has ever demanded a trade to Indiana in the history of the NBA, and no Euro star has ever demanded a trade at all. Lastly, Giannis appears to have a visceral hatred of the Pacers, and loves beating them. These factors combined suggest the prospects of him going to Indy are almost non-existent.

Funny…you talk about trade proposal being plausible but mention Jazz and a crazy scenario. Way to lead by example kid.

Again, but you keep hanging on to it so tightly, what any NBA star did before Giannis means zero. Has zero barring on Giannis and his decision. Quit trying to use indirect correlation as causation. Giannis will have his own set of circumstances for what teams make his list. And my bet it goes beyond weather and night clubs.

[One_and_Done]

Doesn’t matter what you think. You don’t know. I don’t know. We don’t know what teams will be on Giannis list - or why.

I mean, NY has amazing night clubs, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

I mean, LA has amazing weather, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

If Giannis is looking for something in his next chapter beyond night clubs and weather - some untraditional destinations will definitely be on his list. Good thing is - what any star did before him means absolutely zero. Nothing.

Anything is possible. Maybe Giannis will convert to Mormonism and decide he really wants to play for Utah. I wouldn't count on it though.

Trade proposals should be made on the basis of what is plausible. No star has ever demanded a trade to Indiana in the history of the NBA, and no Euro star has ever demanded a trade at all. Lastly, Giannis appears to have a visceral hatred of the Pacers, and loves beating them. These factors combined suggest the prospects of him going to Indy are almost non-existent.

Funny…you talk about trade proposal being plausible but mention Jazz and a crazy scenario. Way to lead by example kid.

Again, but you keep hanging on to it so tightly, what any NBA star did before Giannis means zero. Has zero barring on Giannis and his decision. Quit trying to use indirect correlation as causation. Giannis will have his own set of circumstances for what teams make his list. And my bet it goes beyond weather and night clubs.

My Jazz example is obvious sarcasm.

[Nate the Great]

Doesn’t matter what you think. You don’t know. I don’t know. We don’t know what teams will be on Giannis list - or why.

I mean, NY has amazing night clubs, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

I mean, LA has amazing weather, but as NBA teams go - not the right assets to trade for Giannis.

If Giannis is looking for something in his next chapter beyond night clubs and weather - some untraditional destinations will definitely be on his list. Good thing is - what any star did before him means absolutely zero. Nothing.

Anything is possible. Maybe Giannis will convert to Mormonism and decide he really wants to play for Utah. I wouldn't count on it though.

Trade proposals should be made on the basis of what is plausible. No star has ever demanded a trade to Indiana in the history of the NBA, and no Euro star has ever demanded a trade at all. Lastly, Giannis appears to have a visceral hatred of the Pacers, and loves beating them. These factors combined suggest the prospects of him going to Indy are almost non-existent.

Funny…you talk about trade proposal being plausible but mention Jazz and a crazy scenario. Way to lead by example kid.

Again, but you keep hanging on to it so tightly, what any NBA star did before Giannis means zero. Has zero barring on Giannis and his decision. Quit trying to use indirect correlation as causation. Giannis will have his own set of circumstances for what teams make his list. And my bet it goes beyond weather and night clubs.

Yes, after weather and nightclubs, the next obvious criterion is “Which team do I hate the most?”

Oh, since your sarcasm detector seems to be broken, that was sarcasm.

[Wolveswin]

Anything is possible. Maybe Giannis will convert to Mormonism and decide he really wants to play for Utah. I wouldn't count on it though.

Trade proposals should be made on the basis of what is plausible. No star has ever demanded a trade to Indiana in the history of the NBA, and no Euro star has ever demanded a trade at all. Lastly, Giannis appears to have a visceral hatred of the Pacers, and loves beating them. These factors combined suggest the prospects of him going to Indy are almost non-existent.

Funny…you talk about trade proposal being plausible but mention Jazz and a crazy scenario. Way to lead by example kid.

Again, but you keep hanging on to it so tightly, what any NBA star did before Giannis means zero. Has zero barring on Giannis and his decision. Quit trying to use indirect correlation as causation. Giannis will have his own set of circumstances for what teams make his list. And my bet it goes beyond weather and night clubs.

Yes, after weather and nightclubs, the next obvious criterion is “Which team do I hate the most?”

Oh, since your sarcasm detector seems to be broken, that was sarcasm.

Wow, You know what team Giannis hates the most? You must know him personally. Who is his favorite back street boy? That is sarcasm too.

I mean, Knicks must be on Giannis’ hate list too - but yet he has already hinted that is his ideal landing spot. Giannis is not dumb, and not prefer staying in weak East which will include teams he has battled against. No way around that.

Will Giannis put Indy on his list? Who knows (well besides you because you know him personally). If the list is derived beyond night clubs and weather - it will be best chance to win chip as highest on his list. And remaining in East that will mean clubs he has battled is whole career.

[mlloyd10]

For those of you that live outside of Milwaukee, it really doesn't matter what Giannis wants. Giannis is very loyal to family. If his wife and mother don't want to go somewhere, he wont go there.

[SkyHook]

Anything is possible. Maybe Giannis will convert to Mormonism and decide he really wants to play for Utah. I wouldn't count on it though.

Trade proposals should be made on the basis of what is plausible. No star has ever demanded a trade to Indiana in the history of the NBA, and no Euro star has ever demanded a trade at all. Lastly, Giannis appears to have a visceral hatred of the Pacers, and loves beating them. These factors combined suggest the prospects of him going to Indy are almost non-existent.

Funny…you talk about trade proposal being plausible but mention Jazz and a crazy scenario. Way to lead by example kid.

Again, but you keep hanging on to it so tightly, what any NBA star did before Giannis means zero. Has zero barring on Giannis and his decision. Quit trying to use indirect correlation as causation. Giannis will have his own set of circumstances for what teams make his list. And my bet it goes beyond weather and night clubs.

My Jazz example is obvious sarcasm.

I wouldn't wish conversion to my former religion on anyone, but if it gets Giannis to Utah...

[Wolveswin]

For those of you that live outside of Milwaukee, it really doesn't matter what Giannis wants. Giannis is very loyal to family. If his wife and mother don't want to go somewhere, he wont go there.

Awwww the happy wife happy life. But wasn’t this mitigated when the family moved to Greece?

[Wolveswin]

The Giannis motherload trade…

To Knicks: Giannis/Murray/Giannis brother
(For: Brunson/OG/Robinson/All Draft Capital)
=Knicks get Giannis at cost of Brunson but backfill with Murray. Giannis gets destination he is requesting.

To Hawks: Brunson/Murphy
(For: Trae/Risacher/At least 2x owed 1sts via NOP including Bucks 2026)
=Hawks up their win-now game while avoiding the Trae Supermax they seem afraid of.

To NOP: Trae/Robinson/Bucks Filler
(For: Murray/Murphy/Fears/At least that last owed Bucks 1st swap in 2027)
=Pels get a legit PG upgrade to pair with skinny Zion.

To Blazers: OG/If needed couple Knicks 1st swaps
(For: Grant/All Bucks owed draft capital)
=Blazers facilitate blockbuster trade for OG/Grant upgrade.

To Bucks: Fears/Risacher/Grant/All own draft capital returned/Some Knicks-Hawks-NOP draft capital
(For: Giannis/2x Filler)
=Bucks get 100% of their draft capital back (plus some more) and youth for a proper rebuild after Giannis.

[Godaddycurse]

The Giannis motherload trade…

To Knicks: Giannis/Murray/Giannis brother
(For: Brunson/OG/Robinson/All Draft Capital)
=Knicks get Giannis at cost of Brunson but backfill with Murray. Giannis gets destination he is requesting.

To Hawks: Brunson/Murphy
(For: Trae/Risacher/At least 2x owed 1sts via NOP including Bucks 2026)
=Hawks up their win-now game while avoiding the Trae Supermax they seem afraid of.

To NOP: Trae/Robinson/Bucks Filler
(For: Murray/Murphy/Fears/At least that last owed Bucks 1st swap in 2027)
=Pels get a legit PG upgrade to pair with skinny Zion.

To Blazers: OG/If needed couple Knicks 1st swaps
(For: Grant/All Bucks owed draft capital)
=Blazers facilitate blockbuster trade for OG/Grant upgrade.

To Bucks: Fears/Risacher/Grant/All own draft capital returned/Some Knicks-Hawks-NOP draft capital
(For: Giannis/2x Filler)
=Bucks get 100% of their draft capital back (plus some more) and youth for a proper rebuild after Giannis.

-i think portland trades those picks/swaps (+more) for brunson but not OG. They already have Camara and Deni at the forward spots.
-i think trae + poole backcourt is a terrible idea for NOP.

[Wolveswin]

The Giannis motherload trade…

To Knicks: Giannis/Murray/Giannis brother
(For: Brunson/OG/Robinson/All Draft Capital)
=Knicks get Giannis at cost of Brunson but backfill with Murray. Giannis gets destination he is requesting.

To Hawks: Brunson/Murphy
(For: Trae/Risacher/At least 2x owed 1sts via NOP including Bucks 2026)
=Hawks up their win-now game while avoiding the Trae Supermax they seem afraid of.

To NOP: Trae/Robinson/Bucks Filler
(For: Murray/Murphy/Fears/At least that last owed Bucks 1st swap in 2027)
=Pels get a legit PG upgrade to pair with skinny Zion.

To Blazers: OG/If needed couple Knicks 1st swaps
(For: Grant/All Bucks owed draft capital)
=Blazers facilitate blockbuster trade for OG/Grant upgrade.

To Bucks: Fears/Risacher/Grant/All own draft capital returned/Some Knicks-Hawks-NOP draft capital
(For: Giannis/2x Filler)
=Bucks get 100% of their draft capital back (plus some more) and youth for a proper rebuild after Giannis.

-i think portland trades those picks/swaps (+more) for brunson but not OG. They already have Camara and Deni at the forward spots.
-i think trae + poole backcourt is a terrible idea for NOP.

It might take more for Blazers to part with those Bucks 1sts for sure. But I don’t get why Blazers would want any part of another PG. I mean they have Dame/Holiday/Scoot already.

If I am Pels, I don’t say no to Trae because I have Poole. No reason to double down on bad player in Poole blocking team from an upgrade. Poole should not stand in the way of anything Pels do - if anything - Poole is VERY expendable.

[spree8]

The Giannis motherload trade…

To Knicks: Giannis/Murray/Giannis brother
(For: Brunson/OG/Robinson/All Draft Capital)
=Knicks get Giannis at cost of Brunson but backfill with Murray. Giannis gets destination he is requesting.

To Hawks: Brunson/Murphy
(For: Trae/Risacher/At least 2x owed 1sts via NOP including Bucks 2026)
=Hawks up their win-now game while avoiding the Trae Supermax they seem afraid of.

To NOP: Trae/Robinson/Bucks Filler
(For: Murray/Murphy/Fears/At least that last owed Bucks 1st swap in 2027)
=Pels get a legit PG upgrade to pair with skinny Zion.

To Blazers: OG/If needed couple Knicks 1st swaps
(For: Grant/All Bucks owed draft capital)
=Blazers facilitate blockbuster trade for OG/Grant upgrade.

To Bucks: Fears/Risacher/Grant/All own draft capital returned/Some Knicks-Hawks-NOP draft capital
(For: Giannis/2x Filler)
=Bucks get 100% of their draft capital back (plus some more) and youth for a proper rebuild after Giannis.

Already been widely reported that the Knicks rebuffed the Bucks request for Brunson in a Giannis deal. Was said to be “non-negotiable”

[Wolveswin]

To Hawks: Giannis/Morant/Griz Filler

To Grizzlies: Risacher/Kuzma/2x Hawks 1sts and Swaps

To Bucks: Trae/Jalen Johnson/2x NOP owed 1sts and Swaps (via Hawks and includes Bucks own 26 back)

Bucks keep competitive with Trae and Jalen but at anytime can call Blazers and leverage Trae and/or JJ (direct or via 3rd team) to get own future back.

Giannis gets possibly his best team ever in Atlanta while staying in Weak East. If he will extended, as early as 26 offseason Hawks can have 2x 1sts (rights to 26 and 33) and Newell (own 25 1st) to attach to anyone on roster for enticing upgrade.

Porzingis/Okongwu
Giannis/Newell
NAW
Daniels/Kennard
Morant

Hawks avoid Trae supermax contract drama while keeping a running mate for Giannis in Morant. PG swap also helps $ work in deal.

[Myth]

It might take more for Blazers to part with those Bucks 1sts for sure. But I don’t get why Blazers would want any part of another PG. I mean they have Dame/Holiday/Scoot already.

Because Blazers need a star. Their primary rotation is full of fine players, including good defensive wings. Trading for Brunson actually gives them a lead man. Trading for OG just gives them more of what they already have. Yes, they have point guards, but none of them are a star in their prime. I also suspect that Scoot would go out in any theoretical trade for Brunson, but also there is no point in getting into the details of a trade that won't happen. Point is, the collection of picks Blazers have should be used to either trade for a star or be held onto in hopes of drafting a star. A player like OG is very nice, but doesn't change the Blazers primary roster problem.

[Buckfan76]

As a Bucks fan I would realistically think about this trade:

Houston gets: Giannis, G. Trent Jr., C. Anthony, and Bucks would waive Thanasis and then he sign with Houston.
Rockets form a super team with KD, Giannis, Amen,etc. Houston would be very tough. GTJ is a good shooter, and Anthony plays fill in PG this year.

Raptors get: Kuzma, and M. Conley, 28 2nd (GSW/via Philly).
Raptors are guard heavy. Kuzma can play both 3& 4. Conley is a vet who has an expired contract after this year. That money can go to resigning G. Dick.

Philly gets: A. Sengun, Portis, T. Kolek, G. Harris, and R. Sheppard.
Philly gets bigs. Sengun is one of the best young bigs in the game. Portis is a big who can play tge 4/5. In this trade he would back up Embiid and Sengun. Sheppard would take over the PG spot and have a great vet in Lowry mentoring him.

T.Wolves get: K. Oubre. Oubre could start at the 3 or be 6th or 7th man off the bench. In my scenario Wolves sign Dinwiddie to be back up PG.

Knicks get: E. Gordon. Vet 2 guard.

Bucks get: Maxey, J. McCain, J. Smith Jr., A. Drummond, RJ Barrett, T. Eason, 27/29 1st round picks (Suns via Houston), 27 1st (Nets via Houston), 28 1st (LAC via Philly).

My Bucks get Maxey, who is a fantastic PG, McCain is a good SG, Smith Jr takes over tge starting 4, RJ becomes our starting 3, Eason and Drummond back up Turner and Smith Jr. Plus we get 4 1st round picks.

I know outside tge box trade idea. Have a blessed day.

[Wolveswin]

It might take more for Blazers to part with those Bucks 1sts for sure. But I don’t get why Blazers would want any part of another PG. I mean they have Dame/Holiday/Scoot already.

Because Blazers need a star. Their primary rotation is full of fine players, including good defensive wings. Trading for Brunson actually gives them a lead man. Trading for OG just gives them more of what they already have. Yes, they have point guards, but none of them are a star in their prime. I also suspect that Scoot would go out in any theoretical trade for Brunson, but also there is no point in getting into the details of a trade that won't happen. Point is, the collection of picks Blazers have should be used to either trade for a star or be held onto in hopes of drafting a star. A player like OG is very nice, but doesn't change the Blazers primary roster problem.

I am assuming Portland isn’t on Giannis’ destination list - nor would Portland trade for Giannis with such little control (1.5 or 1 year depending on when trade happens). So, the thought experiment, is what player on another team’s roster - who happens to potentially be on Giannis’ destination list - would Blazers except in return for at least all those Bucks future picks returned to Milwaukee?

[Wolveswin]

It might take more for Blazers to part with those Bucks 1sts for sure. But I don’t get why Blazers would want any part of another PG. I mean they have Dame/Holiday/Scoot already.

Because Blazers need a star. Their primary rotation is full of fine players, including good defensive wings. Trading for Brunson actually gives them a lead man. Trading for OG just gives them more of what they already have. Yes, they have point guards, but none of them are a star in their prime. I also suspect that Scoot would go out in any theoretical trade for Brunson, but also there is no point in getting into the details of a trade that won't happen. Point is, the collection of picks Blazers have should be used to either trade for a star or be held onto in hopes of drafting a star. A player like OG is very nice, but doesn't change the Blazers primary roster problem.

I am assuming Portland isn’t on Giannis’ destination list - nor would Portland trade for Giannis with such little control (1.5 or 1 year depending on when trade happens). So, the thought experiment, is what player on another team’s roster - who happens to potentially be on Giannis’ destination list - would Blazers except in return for at least all those Bucks future picks returned to Milwaukee?

To answer my own question…

To Celtics: Giannis/Avdija/RW3

To Blazers: Tatum/Bucks and Celtics Filler

To Bucks: Simons/Holiday/All Celtics 1sts and Swaps/Blazers at least return all owed Bucks 1sts and Swaps…plus more draft capital

Celtics it must be hard to trade Tatum but for Giannis+???? And that might be best team in very weak East this season:
RW3
Giannis
Avdija
Brown
White

Blazers go full tank and get healthy for next season as the kids play and get more experience. 2026 offseason Blazers would have a top 5 pick plus Grant salary for that last all-in trade for a chip move:
Clingan/Yang
Camara/Murray
Tatum
Sharpe
Dame/Scoot

[Myth]

It might take more for Blazers to part with those Bucks 1sts for sure. But I don’t get why Blazers would want any part of another PG. I mean they have Dame/Holiday/Scoot already.

Because Blazers need a star. Their primary rotation is full of fine players, including good defensive wings. Trading for Brunson actually gives them a lead man. Trading for OG just gives them more of what they already have. Yes, they have point guards, but none of them are a star in their prime. I also suspect that Scoot would go out in any theoretical trade for Brunson, but also there is no point in getting into the details of a trade that won't happen. Point is, the collection of picks Blazers have should be used to either trade for a star or be held onto in hopes of drafting a star. A player like OG is very nice, but doesn't change the Blazers primary roster problem.

I am assuming Portland isn’t on Giannis’ destination list - nor would Portland trade for Giannis with such little control (1.5 or 1 year depending on when trade happens). So, the thought experiment, is what player on another team’s roster - who happens to potentially be on Giannis’ destination list - would Blazers except in return for at least all those Bucks future picks returned to Milwaukee?

For the right price, I’d take Giannis with little control and see what we can do in the short time/see if we can convince him to stay.

I also think Blazers may be in a better position than they usually are to convince players about Portland because of the Chinese marketing opportunity with Yang on the team.

[LarsV8]

As a Bucks fan I would realistically think about this trade:

Houston gets: Giannis, G. Trent Jr., C. Anthony, and Bucks would waive Thanasis and then he sign with Houston.
Rockets form a super team with KD, Giannis, Amen,etc. Houston would be very tough. GTJ is a good shooter, and Anthony plays fill in PG this year.

Raptors get: Kuzma, and M. Conley, 28 2nd (GSW/via Philly).
Raptors are guard heavy. Kuzma can play both 3& 4. Conley is a vet who has an expired contract after this year. That money can go to resigning G. Dick.

Philly gets: A. Sengun, Portis, T. Kolek, G. Harris, and R. Sheppard.
Philly gets bigs. Sengun is one of the best young bigs in the game. Portis is a big who can play tge 4/5. In this trade he would back up Embiid and Sengun. Sheppard would take over the PG spot and have a great vet in Lowry mentoring him.

T.Wolves get: K. Oubre. Oubre could start at the 3 or be 6th or 7th man off the bench. In my scenario Wolves sign Dinwiddie to be back up PG.

Knicks get: E. Gordon. Vet 2 guard.

Bucks get: Maxey, J. McCain, J. Smith Jr., A. Drummond, RJ Barrett, T. Eason, 27/29 1st round picks (Suns via Houston), 27 1st (Nets via Houston), 28 1st (LAC via Philly).

My Bucks get Maxey, who is a fantastic PG, McCain is a good SG, Smith Jr takes over tge starting 4, RJ becomes our starting 3, Eason and Drummond back up Turner and Smith Jr. Plus we get 4 1st round picks.

I know outside tge box trade idea. Have a blessed day.

Over the summer, I was at Sengun, Reed and 3 good firsts for Giannis.

We have now lost a potential season of Giannis, Sengun has obviously exploded out of the gate, so our offer has gone down, probably to two good picks instead of three.

You have:
Sengun, Tari, Jabari, Reed + 3 extremely high value picks. That would be a non starter for me, as it guts our rotation, and is frankly way too much.