{"id":107879,"date":"2025-06-18T19:04:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T19:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/107879\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T19:04:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T19:04:29","slug":"nba-rumors-espns-4-team-trade-sends-giannis-to-warriors-draymond-green-to-lakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/107879\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA rumors: ESPN\u2019s 4-team trade sends Giannis to Warriors, Draymond Green to Lakers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post NBA rumors: ESPN\u2019s 4-team trade sends Giannis to Warriors, Draymond Green to Lakers<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the NBA Finals near a possible conclusion with Game 6<\/a> set for Thursday night, ESPN\u2019s Zach Kram proposed a bold four-team trade that would send two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> to the Golden State Warriors and four-time NBA champion Draymond Green<\/a> to the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The hypothetical deal, designed to reshape the competitive landscape, also includes the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> and Dallas Mavericks<\/a>. Kram\u2019s scenario involves a significant exchange<\/a> of players and future draft picks.<\/p>\n

ESPN\u2019s proposed trade breakdown:<\/p>\n

Golden State Warriors<\/a> receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> receive: Draymond Green, Daniel Gafford<\/p>\n

Dallas Mavericks receive: Gabe Vincent, 2031 first-round pick (via Lakers), 2025 second-round pick (No. 41)<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks receive: Austin Reaves<\/a>, Brandin Podziemski<\/a>, Jonathan Kuminga<\/a> (via sign-and-trade), Trayce Jackson-Davis, Maxi Kleber, 2029 first-round pick (via Warriors), 2031 first-round pick (via Golden State), 2030 first-round pick swap (with Lakers)<\/p>\n

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Kram explained the reasoning behind the proposal, noting Golden State\u2019s pursuit of stars and desire to maximize the remaining prime years of Stephen Curry. The Warriors already made a splash by acquiring Jimmy Butler III<\/a> in February, and Antetokounmpo would complete a star trio alongside Butler and Curry.<\/p>\n

Golden State would also address ongoing sign-and-trade speculation involving 22-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga<\/a>, whose long-term future with the franchise remains unclear. Sacrificing depth for elite talent could signal a definitive shift toward one final title push.<\/p>\n

For the Lakers, Green\u2019s arrival would add a proven defensive leader with championship experience and long-rumored interest in joining forces with LeBron James<\/a>. The addition of Daniel Gafford \u2014 who excelled as a lob threat and rim protector alongside Luka Doncic \u2014 would provide frontcourt stability as Los Angeles continues retooling its roster<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dallas, dealing from a position of strength at center, would receive point guard depth in Gabe Vincent and two draft assets. The Mavericks have reportedly shown interest in upgrading their backcourt<\/a> rotation this summer, particularly in light of Kyrie Irving\u2019s extended absence. Irving suffered a torn ACL in March<\/a> and is expected to miss significant time during the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n

Bucks could retool with youth and picks in post-Giannis Antetokounmpo scenario\"Mark<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee, the final piece in the deal, would begin preparing for a potential post-Giannis era with a return package that includes a mix of young talent and future picks. Reaves brings scoring and versatility, Podziemski and Jackson-Davis showed promise as rookies, and Kuminga offers two-way upside with room to grow. Kleber would add veteran presence in the frontcourt.<\/p>\n

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The Bucks would also receive a 2029 first-round pick, a 2031 first-rounder, and a 2030 pick swap, giving the team flexibility and capital for long-term planning.<\/p>\n

Although Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade, his future in Milwaukee remains a topic of league-wide speculation. At a public appearance in Brazil last week, he addressed the ongoing NBA Finals, stating, \u201cThe Finals are different; I hope to be back with the Bucks<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Milwaukee has not entertained trade offers to date<\/a>, and the organization remains firm in its position to keep Antetokounmpo unless he explicitly asks out.<\/p>\n

Related: NBA rumors: Why scout claims Ace Bailey is \u2018not a butthead\u2019 before critical 76ers meeting<\/a><\/p>\n

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