What Teams Are Best Equipped To Land Giannis In A Potential Trade Request?

[MrPainfulTruth]

Will Giannis get the same hate as other stars that left their teams if he does leave? Or will people pick and choose? This is a guy who many consider is a top 3 player but has never put a team on his back and took them deep all by himself. How about he does that for a change? He was talking **** after winning his injury riddled ring about “doing it the right way” lol. Let’s see what he’s about.

I dont think any star has gotten hate for leaving their team after multiple years and fulfilling their contract (i.e., not pulling AD to LA). The hate comes when they join multiple other superstars as in LeBron 4x, KD 2x.

LeBron literally completed every contract he was on, he never asked to be traded.

I know, i didnt say he forced his way out. AD did.

What caused the entire LBJ thing to turn very negative for many fans of the game was not that he left Cleveland. It was that he - as self proclaimed GOAT and best player in the game - decided to join multiple superstars instead of moving somewhere else into a functional, competitive environment, but without other top 10 superstars. That was just so disappointing and weak. Same for KD, same for AD and everyone else who ducks competition and tries to stack the deck in their favor.

I dont see Giannis, Joker, Luka ever do that on their own will. I know the fanboys and influencers out there try to convince us otherwise, but a move like that makes me lose all respect for them as players. Basically they are admitting they dont even believe themselves that they can make it without creating unfair advantage.

[bbms]

okc but sam has no reason to pull this trigger

no one is beating a chet+jdub+picks package

[Larry_Russell]

Giannis to Boston for Brown.

Brown gives them a player they can build around, and Brown and Dame most likely keeps the team in the playoffs and keeps the team profitable.

[RoyceDa59]

Raptors

[MavsDirk41]

Will Giannis get the same hate as other stars that left their teams if he does leave? Or will people pick and choose? This is a guy who many consider is a top 3 player but has never put a team on his back and took them deep all by himself. How about he does that for a change? He was talking **** after winning his injury riddled ring about “doing it the right way” lol. Let’s see what he’s about.

His championship was pretty darn impressive and i can name some other star players who won a ring beating an injury riddled team or teams. Why should his ring count less than others? He should be applauded for winning one in Milwaukee.

[MavsDirk41]

Houston

I could see Houston as a fit. But would they have to give up Green or Sengun? Would a package built around Jabari Smith, Thompson, and picks be enough? Not sure about that.

[facothomas22]

The Thunder and Rockets are teams that come to mind that have the assets to get Giannis, are contenders or atleast somewhat close to being contenders and teams that won't need to gut their entire rosters in order to trade for Giannis. The Thunder could be quite tricky seeing that they have a realistic chance of winning a Championship this year and likely won't big trade in that case.

For example, the Thunder could send out Chet Hologren,Nikola Topic,and Cason Wallace,along with multiple 1st round picks.

The Rockets Package could go multiple ways. Ether they trade Amen Thompson,along with Reed Sheppard and picks(maybe around 2 1st round picks due to the upside of Amen) and figure out who will be used as salary filler from there. Or if the Rockets think that Amen/Giannis will be a great a fit next to eachother,then they can include Sengun,along with more middling,but still promising young players like Reed Sheppard,Jabari Smith,and Cam Whitmore, along with all of the Suns pick(including this year's lottery pick). They could also keep both Sengun/Amen and include Jalen Green + Jabari Smith +Reed Sheppard + Cam Whitmore, but at that point, the Rockets need to use every pick seeing that Green is not that valuable.

[BruttoNostra]

OKC is NOT the team IMO, their picks aren't great and they shouldn't break a 70 wins pace core.
Rockets are the team IMO.

I don't think people who mentioned OKC talked about OKC's own picks.

2025:
They will swap for Clippers pick.
Lottery protected Miami pick (or 2026 unprotected)
1-6 protected one from 76ers (or 1-4 protection the following 2 years)

2026: (not including the above mentioned Miami and 76ers picks):
Houston and Clippers FRPs (basically, 2 best out of these and their own pick)

2027:
Denver 1-5 protected (same protection for 2 more years)
Swap with Clippers

2028:
Dallas
OKC own pick

2029-2031:
Won picks

So basically, even their own picks are more valuable that what you think, as their 2025 pick might be worth around 18-ish pick (swap with Clippers), their 2026 and 2027 worth some middle of the pack pick at worst (Clippers are oooold).
And you have some potentially lottery picks in Denver 2027, Miami 2026 (if not conveyed this year and Miami struggle next year), lottery one from Sixers this year or next year (with some luck) - those 3 picks and those from Clippers have potential to land anything between 2-5 lottery picks, I believe. It's crazy. Plus their own 2029-2031 are so far away, that even such picks might be worth a gamble. I mean, would you rather have a 20th pick in 2025 or a pick 6 years from now that have like 15% to be in lottery (health, CBA effect, whatever else), 50% to be around the same 20-ish range and 35% to be one of the last picks?

[Mavrelous]

OKC is NOT the team IMO, their picks aren't great and they shouldn't break a 70 wins pace core.
Rockets are the team IMO.

I don't think people ׳ים mentioned OKC talked about OKC's own picks.

2025:
They will swap for Clippers pick.
Lottery protected Miami pick (or 2026 unprotected)
1-6 protected one from 76ers (or 1-4 protection the following 2 years)

2026: (not including the above mentioned Miami and 76ers picks):
Houston and Clippers FRPs (basically, 2 best out of these and their own pick)

2027:
Denver 1-5 protected (same protection for 2 more years)
Swap with Clippers

2028:
Dallas
OKC own pick

2029-2031:
Won picks

So basically, even their own picks are more valuable that what you think, as their 2025 pick might be worth around 18-ish pick (swap with Clippers), their 2026 and 2027 worth some middle of the pack pick at worst (Clippers are oooold).
And you have some potentially lottery picks in Denver 2027, Miami 2026 (if not conveyed this year and Miami struggle next year), lottery one from Sixers this year or next year (with some luck) - those 3 picks and those from Clippers have potential to land anything between 2-5 lottery picks, I believe. It's crazy. Plus their own 2029-2031 are so far away, that even such picks might be worth a gamble. I mean, would you rather have a 20th pick in 2025 or a pick 6 years from now that have like 15% to be in lottery (health, CBA effect, whatever else), 50% to be around the same 20-ish range and 35% to be one of the last picks?

Yeah, but Denver picks are protected, Clippers pick is next year and they're still good, PHI/MIA picks aren't great PHI is just tanking, they aren't as bad as their record suggest, Heat are still good it was just a bad year with the Butler stuff.
Compare that with HOU who own the imploding Suns futre and Mavs 29 1st, it's definitely better.

[Sofia]

I dont think any star has gotten hate for leaving their team after multiple years and fulfilling their contract (i.e., not pulling AD to LA). The hate comes when they join multiple other superstars as in LeBron 4x, KD 2x.

LeBron literally completed every contract he was on, he never asked to be traded.

I know, i didnt say he forced his way out. AD did.

What caused the entire LBJ thing to turn very negative for many fans of the game was not that he left Cleveland. It was that he - as self proclaimed GOAT and best player in the game - decided to join multiple superstars instead of moving somewhere else into a functional, competitive environment, but without other top 10 superstars. That was just so disappointing and weak. Same for KD, same for AD and everyone else who ducks competition and tries to stack the deck in their favor.

I dont see Giannis, Joker, Luka ever do that on their own will. I know the fanboys and influencers out there try to convince us otherwise, but a move like that makes me lose all respect for them as players. Basically they are admitting they dont even believe themselves that they can make it without creating unfair advantage.

Oh I see what you mean. I misunderstood “pulling AD to LA” to be referring to LeBron influencing Day2Davis’ decision, because he was also referenced after. Carry on.

[LarsV8]

Houston package is probably based around Sengun with a few really good future picks. A simple swap of Giannis and Sengun, with no other rotational changes, should vault Houston up into the next tier of teams. Amen is untouchable in my opinion, yes even for Giannis. Maybe not 26 year old Giannis, but definitely 30 year old Giannis. Unless you start talking about Wemby, I don't see any deal for Amen.

- I think its Hou and OKC in the driver seat, as they have good teams, can give up great packages and still be really good. Hard to get a read on what OKC is thinking though. Chet or Williams might be valued higher than Sengun, but I think Houston has juicer picks.
- BK and Jazz could offer good packages, but would not have a good team post trade, so don't think those work.
- Orlando might be able to put something together, but it is a bit of a wildcard.

Don't see anything else materializing.

/caveat - always something unexpected could happen (AKA The Laker Rule)

[cjmcallist]

For OKC, I wouldn't include both Chet and JDub. If the offense locks up again before the Finals, I might be convinced to include one of them. Otherwise I think OKC is out.

Doesn't it depend on what MIL wants in return? If Giannis is gone, I assume they would be looking to reset: aka, for young(er) players that are otherwise considered untouchable.

I like the ORL mention. Maybe ATL, TOR, or SAS could make a tempting offer.

[scrabbarista]

Houston

I could see Houston as a fit. But would they have to give up Green or Sengun? Would a package built around Jabari Smith, Thompson, and picks be enough? Not sure about that.

If he goes to Houston, I would assume Thompson or Sengun would be the centerpiece. As a Rockets fan, I'd be okay with that (only one, not both), as long as the rest of the deal is fair. You have to give something to get something, and Antetokounmpo is an all-timer.

EDIT: I started thinking about it, and if we could keep the rest of our roster and our picks, I'd do Sengun+Thompson (I doubt the money works, but anyway). FVV, Green, Brooks, Giannis, JSJ, and Eason, plus Sheppard and all of our picks would put us in immediate contention the next few years with the assets to extend Giannis' run even beyond that.

Maybe, I dunno, haha.

[Triple M]

For okc

Hart and Dort

Or

Hart, Chet and Wallace work financially

I think Jdub will be hard to fit in a trade because i think hes getting an extension so it will be hard to make his contract fit financially.

[JustBuzzin]

Houston

I could see Houston as a fit. But would they have to give up Green or Sengun? Would a package built around Jabari Smith, Thompson, and picks be enough? Not sure about that.

If he goes to Houston, I would assume Thompson or Sengun would be the centerpiece. As a Rockets fan, I'd be okay with that (only one, not both), as long as the rest of the deal is fair. You have to give something to get something, and Antetokounmpo is an all-timer.

EDIT: I started thinking about it, and if we could keep the rest of our roster and our picks, I'd do Sengun+Thompson (I doubt the money works, but anyway). FVV, Green, Brooks, Giannis, JSJ, and Eason, plus Sheppard and all of our picks would put us in immediate contention the next few years with the assets to extend Giannis' run even beyond that.

Maybe, I dunno, haha.

Who plays center after this trade?

[Jamaaliver]

Atlanta Hawks can offer Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu, Terance Mann and multiple 2025 Draft Picks.

Keeps Milwaukee competitive now and helps to replenish their youth...

[Himothy Duncan]

Will Giannis get the same hate as other stars that left their teams if he does leave? Or will people pick and choose? This is a guy who many consider is a top 3 player but has never put a team on his back and took them deep all by himself. How about he does that for a change? He was talking **** after winning his injury riddled ring about “doing it the right way” lol. Let’s see what he’s about.

He did it by himself. He stayed, delivered a ring on an hyperextended knee(the injury you choose to forget).
And he's the only active player with all the accolades a player can have. There's nothing he hasn't achieved.
In Milwaukee. Not in Los Angeles, in Golden State, in Boston or in Miami.

How about you go take a nap now since it's obvious you're hurt with your emotions?
A nap will help you.

By his 6th season he had 2 teammates who made an all star team and then Jrue joined shortly after. Yet after he won he took a shot at players who never had that luxury due to incompetent front offices and had to leave for better teams. He’s in his prime and an MVP caliber talent. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t take this team to at least the second round of the playoffs.

[scrabbarista]

I could see Houston as a fit. But would they have to give up Green or Sengun? Would a package built around Jabari Smith, Thompson, and picks be enough? Not sure about that.

If he goes to Houston, I would assume Thompson or Sengun would be the centerpiece. As a Rockets fan, I'd be okay with that (only one, not both), as long as the rest of the deal is fair. You have to give something to get something, and Antetokounmpo is an all-timer.

EDIT: I started thinking about it, and if we could keep the rest of our roster and our picks, I'd do Sengun+Thompson (I doubt the money works, but anyway). FVV, Green, Brooks, Giannis, JSJ, and Eason, plus Sheppard and all of our picks would put us in immediate contention the next few years with the assets to extend Giannis' run even beyond that.

Maybe, I dunno, haha.

Who plays center after this trade?

It's a good question.

Houston has shown the ability to be great in stretches without Sengun. In those times, they played JSJ at the five. Giannis and/or JSJ could handle most opponents. They'd probably need to pick up a banger for specific matchups.

[MavsDirk41]

Houston

I could see Houston as a fit. But would they have to give up Green or Sengun? Would a package built around Jabari Smith, Thompson, and picks be enough? Not sure about that.

If he goes to Houston, I would assume Thompson or Sengun would be the centerpiece. As a Rockets fan, I'd be okay with that (only one, not both), as long as the rest of the deal is fair. You have to give something to get something, and Antetokounmpo is an all-timer.

EDIT: I started thinking about it, and if we could keep the rest of our roster and our picks, I'd do Sengun+Thompson (I doubt the money works, but anyway). FVV, Green, Brooks, Giannis, JSJ, and Eason, plus Sheppard and all of our picks would put us in immediate contention the next few years with the assets to extend Giannis' run even beyond that.

Maybe, I dunno, haha.

What about Sengun, Jabari Smith with some picks? Keep Thompson.

[LarsV8]

I could see Houston as a fit. But would they have to give up Green or Sengun? Would a package built around Jabari Smith, Thompson, and picks be enough? Not sure about that.

If he goes to Houston, I would assume Thompson or Sengun would be the centerpiece. As a Rockets fan, I'd be okay with that (only one, not both), as long as the rest of the deal is fair. You have to give something to get something, and Antetokounmpo is an all-timer.

EDIT: I started thinking about it, and if we could keep the rest of our roster and our picks, I'd do Sengun+Thompson (I doubt the money works, but anyway). FVV, Green, Brooks, Giannis, JSJ, and Eason, plus Sheppard and all of our picks would put us in immediate contention the next few years with the assets to extend Giannis' run even beyond that.

Maybe, I dunno, haha.

What about Sengun, Jabari Smith with some picks? Keep Thompson.

Take out Jabari, Sengun and picks is enough.