NBA Trade Idea Sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to Western Conference Contender

Trade discussions surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, though quieter after the team acquired Myles Turner, could resurface if the Bucks receive an exceptional offer. Concerns remain about the Bucks' roster, particularly their guard play following Damian Lillard's departure.

Bleacher Report's Dan Favale proposed a specific trade scenario sending Antetokounmpo to the San Antonio Spurs. The hypothetical package for the Bucks would include four players: 2025 No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper, Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, and Jeremy Sochan. Additionally, the Bucks would receive multiple draft picks: a 2027 first-round pick (via Atlanta), a 2029 first-round pick, Sacramento's 2030 second-round pick, either Sacramento or San Antonio's 2031 first-round pick (whichever is more favorable), and Sacramento's 2031 second-round pick.

Favale highlighted Harper as the centerpiece of the deal, emphasizing his potential as a future cornerstone for the Bucks, who lack control of their own first-round picks until 2031. While acknowledging the draft compensation might be less appealing due to Atlanta's strong offseason, Favale noted that receiving two additional first-round picks beyond the Hawks' pick, especially with Harper included, provides a strong foundation for trade negotiations.