OT: Giannis / Bucks Trade Coming?

[PushDaRock]

We don't have the assets to get Giannis. But Turner would be a great fit when he's able to be traded.

great fit for who?

[PushDaRock]

He's going to the Knicks.

The Turner signing was done specifically so they could package him with Giannis. He is the perfect compliment at C next to Giannis.

It will probably be a trade of front courts between both teams:
- Giannis, Turner & Kuzma to the Knicks
- Towns, OG & Robinson to the Bucks (and maybe Miles McBride?)

Turner's trade restriction is lifted Dec. 15th or 16th.

yeah I would bet on something like that happening

[MiamiSPX]

objectively Atlanta should be in a great position to trade for him, but if they're only going to engage on his preferred destinations, it's kind of irrelevant

Risacher, that Pels pick, Dyson, Porzingis to make salaries work. I believe they also have another 3 first round picks they can offer. But like you said, doubtful they would be on his list.

[Zeno]

He's going to the Knicks.

The Turner signing was done specifically so they could package him with Giannis. He is the perfect compliment at C next to Giannis.

It will probably be a trade of front courts between both teams:
- Giannis, Turner & Kuzma to the Knicks
- Towns, OG & Robinson to the Bucks (and maybe Miles McBride?)

Turner's trade restriction is lifted Dec. 15th or 16th.

yeah I would bet on something like that happening

I think that while the Bucks will try to accommodate Giannis there is a limit to how low a price they will accept. So he will end up in Miami instead.

[Kingsway_fan]

[Windhorst] The Milwaukee Bucks are NOT expected to open up a Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes to the entire league. Antetokounmpo will get to pick a team and Milwaukee will try their best to get a trade done with his preferred team.

Makes sense as it was likely promised to him. Guessing NY or MIAMI ...

[MiamiSPX]

He's going to the Knicks.

The Turner signing was done specifically so they could package him with Giannis. He is the perfect compliment at C next to Giannis.

It will probably be a trade of front courts between both teams:
- Giannis, Turner & Kuzma to the Knicks
- Towns, OG & Robinson to the Bucks (and maybe Miles McBride?)

Turner's trade restriction is lifted Dec. 15th or 16th.

yeah I would bet on something like that happening

I think that while the Bucks will try to accommodate Giannis there is a limit to how low a price they will accept. So he will end up in Miami instead.

I also think Miami will be his 2nd choice after NY. IIRC, Herro is from Milwaukee.

[PushDaRock]

yeah I would bet on something like that happening

I think that while the Bucks will try to accommodate Giannis there is a limit to how low a price they will accept. So he will end up in Miami instead.

I also think Miami will be his 2nd choice after NY. IIRC, Herro is from Milwaukee.

Probably, the list is probably 2 maybe 3 teams at most and potentially just one if Giannis is dead set on NY.

[RapsFanInOhio]

Saying we don’t have the assets for a Giannis trade is silly. Scottie would be the starting point and whatever you package with him is one of the best realistic packages in the league.

[PushDaRock]

Saying we don’t have the assets for a Giannis trade is silly. Scottie would be the starting point and whatever you package with him is one of the best realistic packages in the league.

Scottie might be the best singular asset offered in any hypothetical Giannis deal, so we definitely "could" get it done. But, it's all irrelevant unless he chooses to come here which is extremely unlikely.

[JB7]

yeah I would bet on something like that happening

I think that while the Bucks will try to accommodate Giannis there is a limit to how low a price they will accept. So he will end up in Miami instead.

I also think Miami will be his 2nd choice after NY. IIRC, Herro is from Milwaukee.

Keep in mind, the Bucks don't control their own draft picks, so no incentive to tank for the next few seasons. Does a package of Herro and Ware offer enough return, and short term success to warrant the deal?

At least with the Knicks front court, plus maybe McBride, the Bucks would be strong enough to compete for a play-in position.

[Psubs]

objectively Atlanta should be in a great position to trade for him, but if they're only going to engage on his preferred destinations, it's kind of irrelevant

Atlanta really should trade the New Orleans 2026 1st pick, Trae Young, Asa Newell, N'Faly Dante, 2027 1st pick (Atl) and 2029 1st pick (Atl if the New Orleans pick is not top 4) for Giannis and Thanasis

[MiamiSPX]

I think that while the Bucks will try to accommodate Giannis there is a limit to how low a price they will accept. So he will end up in Miami instead.

I also think Miami will be his 2nd choice after NY. IIRC, Herro is from Milwaukee.

Keep in mind, the Bucks don't control their own draft picks, so no incentive to tank for the next few seasons. Does a package of Herro and Ware offer enough return, and short term success to warrant the deal?

At least with the Knicks front court, plus maybe McBride, the Bucks would be strong enough to compete for a play-in position.

We don't know what they want. I don't buy into this narrative that they must stay competitive because of their draft pick situation. They are losing a generational talent and are never going to get equal value in return. They are screwed no matter what. They can't compete right now WITH Giannis, I don't imagine they will fare better with inferior players like KAT and OG, who will likely be miserable going to Milwaukee.

Having said all that, if he only wants NY, he will end up in NY.

[PushDaRock]

I think that while the Bucks will try to accommodate Giannis there is a limit to how low a price they will accept. So he will end up in Miami instead.

I also think Miami will be his 2nd choice after NY. IIRC, Herro is from Milwaukee.

Keep in mind, the Bucks don't control their own draft picks, so no incentive to tank for the next few seasons. Does a package of Herro and Ware offer enough return, and short term success to warrant the deal?

At least with the Knicks front court, plus maybe McBride, the Bucks would be strong enough to compete for a play-in position.

Lots of moving parts to any deal, because I would think their first option is to get back control of at least some of their picks from any Giannis deal which means using assets they get back to do it. Trading Giannis to retool for a play-in makes little sense to me, you probably need to blow it up.

[PushDaRock]

I also think Miami will be his 2nd choice after NY. IIRC, Herro is from Milwaukee.

Keep in mind, the Bucks don't control their own draft picks, so no incentive to tank for the next few seasons. Does a package of Herro and Ware offer enough return, and short term success to warrant the deal?

At least with the Knicks front court, plus maybe McBride, the Bucks would be strong enough to compete for a play-in position.

We don't know what they want. I don't buy into this narrative that they must stay competitive because of their draft pick situation. They are losing a generational talent and are never going to get equal value in return. They are screwed no matter what. They can't compete right now WITH Giannis, I don't imagine they will fare better with inferior players like KAT and OG, who will likely be miserable going to Milwaukee.

Having said all that, if he only wants NY, he will end up in NY.

I think they will be like Brooklyn and prioritize getting back some of their picks in any Giannis trade.

So, KAT and OG probably would be getting re-routed anyways.

[Green Backpack]

I'll predict Miami.. but who knows, Giannis is a different breed and could choose somewhere random. Sure he may want the Knicks, but I'm not sure they'll be willing to part with enough pieces. MIL might break their word and ship him somewhere else.

[Psubs]

Jakob Poetl, IQ, CMB, Gradey, Ochai and 4 1st picks and 3 pick swaps

PG Walter - Shead - Chucky
SG Barrett - Walter - Martin
SF Ingram - Battle
PF Scottie - Mogbo - Thanasis
C Giannis - Mamu

[JB7]

I also think Miami will be his 2nd choice after NY. IIRC, Herro is from Milwaukee.

Keep in mind, the Bucks don't control their own draft picks, so no incentive to tank for the next few seasons. Does a package of Herro and Ware offer enough return, and short term success to warrant the deal?

At least with the Knicks front court, plus maybe McBride, the Bucks would be strong enough to compete for a play-in position.

We don't know what they want. I don't buy into this narrative that they must stay competitive because of their draft pick situation. They are losing a generational talent and are never going to get equal value in return. They are screwed no matter what. They can't compete right now WITH Giannis, I don't imagine they will fare better with inferior players like KAT and OG, who will likely be miserable going to Milwaukee.

I agree they are screwed no matter what, but I don't think they want to be in the position the LAC or NOP are in now, where they not only suck, but are going to see their high draft pick go to another team. That is something that is remembered, and where FO's reputations are ruined.

KAT, OG & Robinson is still a good front court. In the East, they are a play-in team (8-10 seed), and maybe better if they can find someone for the backcourt. It is not about competing. It is about not being a lottery team, potentially giving up high lottery picks.

[Ado05]

Giannis is probably looking for a legacy play. He’s a Knick.

[Brinbe]

Hope KAT likes beer and cheese.

[NotMyKawhi]

IQ, poeltl, shead, cmb, dick, 2026, 2028, 2030, 2032, 3 swaps. Gian̈nis, his bro and Trent JR