According to consistent media reports, it is almost impossible that Giannis Antetokounmpo will still be a player for the Milwaukee Bucks after the upcoming NBA Draft. Numerous franchises are said to be interested in signing the Greek, with the Miami Heat considered the favorite. But two other teams in particular are still getting involved.
As The Athletic reports, the Boston Celtics could pose “a serious threat to the Miami Heat’s pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo.” Accordingly, it is heard from those around the league that the superstar is ready to sign a four-year extension worth $275 million in Boston. This is seen as a condition for a trade to Boston.
If the East Coast team intensifies its efforts to acquire the big man, Jaylen Brown will probably be included in the deal. The 29-year-old probably wouldn’t play for the Bucks. It is likely that Milwaukee would trade the forward for younger players and draft picks if he moved to Wisconsin. It is still unclear whether a trade will take place.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are also involved with Giannis
Because a third NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, is apparently also involved in courting the 31-year-old, according to The Athletic. The Wolves are now an “up-and-coming option for a deal with the Bucks,” the online portal’s report continues. Milwaukee also already has a specific package in mind with three players and two first-round picks.
Accordingly, the Bucks would be open to sending Giannis to the Western Conference in exchange for Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and Terrence Shannon Jr. The team from the far north of the USA would also like to have the 29th pick in this year’s draft and the pick for 2033. The problem: According to The Athletic, the T-Wolves are not willing to integrate McDaniels into a deal.
In addition to the Heat, Minnesota and the Celtics, the Orlando Magic, New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets are also said to have put out feelers for the exceptional talent willing to change.
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