{"id":46959,"date":"2025-05-21T06:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/46959\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T06:09:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:09:11","slug":"specific-cleveland-cavaliers-trade-for-giannis-antetokounmpo-becoming-popular-topic-in-nba-circles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/46959\/","title":{"rendered":"Specific Cleveland Cavaliers trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo becoming popular topic in NBA circles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Will the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo? It\u2019s becoming an increasingly popular topic among league circles and some front offices are keeping a close eye on the Cleveland Cavaliers.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SIChrisMannix\/status\/1924900251531657622\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sports Illustrated\u2019s Chris Mannix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sports Illustrated\u2019s Chris Mannix<\/a>, an Antetokounmpo swap for All-Star center Evan Mobley keeps coming up in conversations with agents and various members of NBA front offices.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Giannis-for-Mobley swap (something Bill Simmons talked about recently) comes up in conversations with agents\/NBA front office types. Who says no? Big swing by Cleveland to maximize Mitchell\/Garland. Bucks get a franchise big under a long-term deal. Intriguing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>SI\u2019s Chris Mannix on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>While the Cavs finished with an Eastern Conference-best 64 wins, they didn\u2019t get past the Semifinals for the second year in a row. So it makes sense that they\u2019d consider upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>Would those upgrades involve trading one of their star bigs? If a player like the nine-time All-Star Antetokounmpo became available, the Cavs just might be willing to part with a key member of their core.<\/p>\n<p>Antetokounmpo is considered a top-five player. Pairing the two-time MVP with Donovan Mitchell plus Darius Garland could be just what the Cavs are missing when the playoffs arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, first the Bucks have to express interest in parting ways with the face of their franchise, which may not be an easy move to pull off. However, if they can sell their fanbase on getting a young star with a bright future in return, perhaps the Bucks would feel better about a potential move later this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/article\/blockbuster-san-antonio-spurs-trade-150010123.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Blockbuster San Antonio Spurs trade idea lands Giannis Antetokounmpo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blockbuster San Antonio Spurs trade idea lands Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Related Headlines<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Will the Milwaukee Bucks trade Giannis Antetokounmpo? 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