After the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the opening round of the playoffs, for the third consecutive season, Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to consider his future with the franchise. The Golden State Warriors are just one of the teams expected to have interest in the former MVP, should he request a trade in the coming months.
However, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, who was speaking on a June 3 episode of ESPN’s “Get Up,” a trade for Giannis will cost Golden State a core member of their rotation. Marks noted how the deal would likely include either Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler, as both stars have a high enough salary to help make the money work. Golden State would also need to include young talents and draft picks.
“How it would happen is you’re likely trading Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green in a trade,” Marks said. “That’s how it happens. There’s not a scenario where you can fit Giannis and also keep the other three players there.”
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Giannis is a top-five player in the NBA. Therefore, the Warriors would likely accept a high asking price in order to create a new duo of Giannis and Stephen Curry. After all, Golden State’s primary goal is to give Curry a shot at another championship before he retires. Adding Giannis would help achieve that.
Still, it’s worth noting that there’s currently no reporting that Giannis wants to leave Milwaukee. And, if that changes, the Warriors will be one of many teams interested in acquiring him ahead of the new season.
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