Giannis future

[Astaluego]

He just turned 30, he is still a super elite player and hungry to win, but on the other hand the Bucks seem like a tired team with few assets... if as it seems the Bucks fall short in the playoffs and Giannis asks to leave...
What teams and types of offers could we see?

[jayjaysee]

I don’t see Giannis asking out. But Milwaukee does need to figure out a good way to retool the roster in the next 24 months. Their trade deadline made it easier for them to do that.

[Astaluego]

I don’t see Giannis asking out. But Milwaukee does need to figure out a good way to retool the roster in the next 24 months. Their trade deadline made it easier for them to do that.

I'm more pessimistic than you about the Bucks' future... Lillard will be 35 this summer, Lopez will be 37 next season and will be a free agent... they have an extremely precarious situation in terms of picks and no high-potential prospects... Kuzma/Portis don't move the needle either on the court or as trade value...

[MasterIchiro]

It's obvious the whole league would bid and short of Giannis steering is way behind the scenes to LA and LA Lakers only, the bidding would be free and open competition, not exclusive to one insider team given a leg up/preferential trade status.

Of the teams bidding, it's been obvious for years now the Thunder positioned themselves to win any auction for a player they desire.

So, I have Giannis to OKC.

Godfather offer.

Not Luka return that leaves the stench of the ocean and has (almost) every NBA follower outside of LA giving the side eyes.

[slos]

Giannis has been as loyal as a basketball player can be.

Bucks have given him everything a basketball organisation can give.

Obviously after the Luka trade anything is possible. But Giannis/Bucks look as tight as Curry/Warriors. Nothing to watch here.

[MasterIchiro]

Giannis has been as loyal as a basketball player can be.

Bucks have given him everything a basketball organisation can give.

Obviously after the Luka trade anything is possible. But Giannis/Bucks look as tight as Curry/Warriors. Nothing to watch here.

I hope they do remain married. I want to see Giannis a career Buck. There's a shortage of that one-team loyalty ever since LeBron took a massive dump on his home team.

[MessiahUjiri]

It's obvious the whole league would bid and short of Giannis steering is way behind the scenes to LA and LA Lakers only, the bidding would be free and open competition, not exclusive to one insider team given a leg up/preferential trade status.

Of the teams bidding, it's been obvious for years now the Thunder positioned themselves to win any auction for a player they desire.

So, I have Giannis to OKC.

Godfather offer.

Not Luka return that leaves the stench of the ocean and has (almost) every NBA follower outside of LA giving the side eyes.

It’s clear that OKC is accumulating assets for a blockbuster trade.

I would love to see SGA-Giannis together.

[JRoy]

LAL

[Scoot McGroot]

I won't assume he's leaving until he says something publicly.

But his discussion at All-Star weekend of wanting to see all the foreign MVP caliber talents playing in major markets perked my ears up. Sounded like, IF he ever wants to leave, he'd want to go to a larger market than Milwaukee? A NY, Chicago, LA, etc?

[tmorgan]

Expecting infinite patience and loyalty from Giannis is asking too much. If Milwaukee keeps making mistakes around the margins (or, in at least the Lillard case, a much bigger mistake), it’s eventually going to be too much.

He has nothing left to prove. He’s playing for titles.

[Slim Charless]

I don’t see Giannis asking out. But Milwaukee does need to figure out a good way to retool the roster in the next 24 months. Their trade deadline made it easier for them to do that.

I'm more pessimistic than you about the Bucks' future... Lillard will be 35 this summer, Lopez will be 37 next season and will be a free agent... they have an extremely precarious situation in terms of picks and no high-potential prospects... Kuzma/Portis don't move the needle either on the court or as trade value...

This is who Dallas should've traded Luka for. Giannis gives everything AD does, but younger and significantly more healthy. Better passer too imo.

That's a 1 for 1 trade I would've loved to see.

[One_and_Done]

I dunno man, these Euros are pretty loyal.

[OxAndFox]

Think the OKC Thunder are clear frontrunners IF Giannis and Milwaukee agree its time to make a change. I would expect a Giannis trade request would be done quietly (as possible).
Having said that I do fear Giannis would only want to go to a big market.

Problem with a major market is no one has a superstar already in place along with draft picks and some type of player(s) to give to Milwaukee. I know its not likely to happen at all, but its fun to think through.

Knicks have a good squad set up, but no picks. Lakers have Luka there, but no picks.
Brooklyn has no talent, but a boatload of picks. Clippers don't have any picks.
Miami is interesting. Herro/Ware/JJJ and all the picks they can muster up including the what the Heat might hope is the future GSW 1st and all the 1sts they can send after that.

The Bucks would need to flip Dame for expirings and a few picks then they could have a quick turnaround.
They seem to have some intriguing pieces in Smith, Jackson, Livingston. Add in Ware along with JJJ/Herro and they have the nucleus of a decent squad in a couple of years.

[Astaluego]

LAL

He doesn't have the assets, I see a scenario where Giannis nicely asks out so he can win, but I think he'll make sure the Bucks get something in return.. my guesses, go to Houston with Udoka who leaves the Bucks a rebuilding package.. Sengun/Whitmore/Sheppard+Picks or the Spurs Castle/Vassell/Sochan+picks

[Ron Swanson]

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[Magic_Johnny12]

This has OKC name all over it and if you’re MKE you’ll be dumb to turn down a serious grandfather offer.

You will be sending Giannis to a contender that’s in position to contend for the entire length of Giannis remaining years in the league.

Something around Holmgren and a treasure trove of picks to instantly rebuild.

It makes too much sense for both teams and really hope it happens.

[TheNetsFan]

The rough part for Milwaukee is that multiple different teams have some claims to their picks through 2030. There's no single deal they could make to regain full control of their picks.

If they wanted to regain control of their ability to tank, they'd have to work primarily through NOLA ('26-'27) and Portland ('28-'30). Atlanta also holds some claim to their '27.

Unless NOLA wants to pursue Giannis themselves (Zion + picks?), a team wanting to pursue Giannis might have to first extract those picks from NOLA in a separate deal.

Per local reports, Giannis is the Nets Front Office's white whale. They can offer major salary relief and a ton of picks, but they may need to get MIL picks from NOLA and/or find young high potential talent from another team to give Milwaukee what they'd need.

[ecuhus1981]

OKC fans: does your offer include Chet or Jalen?

HOU fans: does your offer include Amen or Reed?

[ecuhus1981]

Also, I feel like Giannis will leverage his way to Chicago. I don't understand the connection, but he keeps bringing up or alluding to the Bulls when times are tough in Milwaukee. I don't know that they could make a competitive offer other than a war chest of future picks, but they're my guess at his next destination if he forces his way out.

[BlazersBroncos]

OKC fans: does your offer include Chet or Jalen?

HOU fans: does your offer include Amen or Reed?

One of these things is not like the others.