The Golden State Warriors still have their attention focused on the NBA Playoffs and a second-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, that should not keep their front office from keeping tabs on what’s going on around the NBA.
There was a bombshell report dropped by the NBA’s top insider. Shams Charania offered insight into the biggest domino that the league is waiting to potentially see drop.
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Many have expected the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes to finally begin this offseason after another tragically failed playoff run for the Milwaukee Bucks. The time could finally be here according to the ESPN insider.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives past Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) in the second quarter at the Chase Center.© Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Antetokounmpo could extend Warriors dynasty
Charania reported earlier today that this is the closest the Greek Freak has come to seriously considering a massive change for his career.
“The two-time NBA MVP has not made any firm decisions on his Bucks future after the franchise’s third consecutive postseason exit in the first round, but, for the first time in his career, Antetokounmpo is open-minded about exploring whether his best long-term fit is remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere, league sources told ESPN.”
-Shams Charania
The NBA insider added the following sentiment in that same report.
“Any conversations surrounding the perennial All-NBA superstar and 2021 NBA champion start primarily with where he believes his long-term future lies and whether there is a franchise outside of Milwaukee that is sensible for him.”
-Shams Charania
If this is the offseason when Antetokounmpo finally gives up on his time in Milwaukee, the Warriors will have an opportunity to bolster an already strong situation.
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After adding Jimmy Butler, Golden State looked like a team reborn. Throwing Antetokounmpo into the mix would not only bust open the window to win now, but greatly increase their chances of continuing the Golden Dynasty for years to come.
Superstars like the two-time MVP do not hit the trade market often. Should that be the case this summer, the Warriors front office would be wise to actively involve themselves in the pursuit.
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