When the Milwaukee Bucks shop for Giannis Antetokounmpo, all teams are expected to at least consider the offer.
After losing in a row in the first round of the third season’s playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks will either trade or at least explore Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is exploring the deal. The Greek freak has made it clear that he wants to win another title above all else.
Antetokounmpo’s similar players are not often competing in the trade market. The team easily defeated the bank for him. He is a talent for changing franchises and will soon be the best player on teams other than the Denver Nuggets. 29 teams are expected to be interested in his services.
The Atlanta Hawks seem to be in the midst of the youth movement, but they have the means to add antetokounmpo, unless they are willing to make a massive sacrifice.
Trae Young fell to the Bucks in 6 games in 2021, kicking and screaming at the Hawks. Since then, they have not come close to the same amount of success.
Young has never shared the floor with another All-Star player, and his and Greek Freak’s pick-and-roll combo will be one of the best in the league.
If the Hawks can at least keep one of the solid young players, a contract with Giannis seems like an easy one, even if they run out of the remaining draft capital the Hawks have.
Complete mock trade details
- Hawks Received: giannis antetokounmpo
- Bucks Receiver: Terance Mann, Okyeka Okongwu, Jalen Johnson (or Zaccharie Risacher), 2025 Firstround Pick (Via Sac), 2025 Firstround Pick (Via Lal), 2029 FirstRound Pick, 2031 Pick Swap
Johnson is one of the centerpieces of the Hawks’ advancement, but he won’t be a two-time MVP. Of course, the Bucks may be more precious to Zaccharie Risacher, but his shooting potential fits next to Giannis.
The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are the frontlines for landing Greek freaks, but neither of them gave up a better player than Johnson, who averaged 18.9 points at the age of 23.
Houston and Spurs have draft picks equivalent to draft picks to trade, while Johnson and Oconwoo add two picks This year’s draft The Bucks will be able to start rebuilding soon.
It’s hard to imagine Damian Lillard getting such a value in Torn Achilles, but teams desperate for point guards like the Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns won’t earn much revenue. In theory, the Bucks could flip Lillard over Phoenix for Bradley Beale and a much-protected pick, but that might delay their rebuild.
Meanwhile, the Hawks opened their first true title window since the Vietnam War, making it an easy deal for them despite all the outgoing assets.
