the Knicks, who are reportedly one of the favorites to land Antetokounmpo.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nThe Bucks reportedly want two things in a deal for Antetokounmpo: young, blue-chip players and draft picks.<\/p>\n
If the Bucks want draft picks, the Nets have 10 tradeable first-round picks right now. On draft night, the number rises to 11.<\/p>\n
Plus, they have a player with the perfect contract to build a trade around for Antetokounmpo in Michael Porter Jr. The 27-year-old forward is in the fourth year of his five-year, $179.3 million contract he signed in 2021.<\/p>\n
Porter is making $38.3 million this year and $40.8 million next year.<\/p>\n
While Porter alone doesn\u2019t get the trade done, it\u2019s a good start to match the money. Plus, Porter would only be on the books in Milwaukee for one more year. They could then choose to re-sign him or let him walk in free agency.<\/p>\n
Porter has been better than expected this year, averaging 25.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.<\/p>\n
Brian Lewis of the New York Post believes that this is the Nets\u2019 \u201cmoment\u201d if they \u201cdecide that their aimless tank is over.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lewis added, \u201cThey could sure make the best offer.\u201d<\/p>\n
What does Giannis Antetokounmpo want?<\/p>\n
After years of reaffirming his commitment to Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo finally told the Bucks that he is willing to be traded.<\/p>\n
Earlier this week, a report stated that the Bucks are fielding aggressive offers for Antetokounmpo, and they are starting to listen.<\/p>\n
Antetokounmpo also informed the Bucks that he is willing to be traded to another team.<\/p>\n
The Bucks are not in a rush to trade Antetokounmpo before the Feb. 5 trade deadline. It actually might be in Milwaukee\u2019s best interest to wait until the offseason and listen to better offers from more teams.<\/p>\n
Antetokounmpo is currently sidelined with a calf injury, which could cause teams to hesitate with their offers before the deadline.<\/p>\n
When on the court, Antetokounmpo is still one of the five best players in the NBA. \u00a0The Greek Freak is averaging 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists this season.<\/p>\n
Where do the Nets go from here?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been an interesting decade for the Nets. At one point, Brooklyn formed a Big 3 with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden. The trio barely played together, and the farthest that nucleus got was the Eastern Conference semifinals.<\/p>\n
Ironically, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks knocked the Nets out that season in seven games. The Bucks went on to win the NBA title.<\/p>\n
The Nets made the playoffs the following two seasons but got swept 4-0 in each instance.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn is now in the midst of a rebuild. However, the pieces are starting to come together. Jordi Fern\u00e1ndez is a promising coach, and the team has plenty of draft picks for the future.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s time for Brooklyn to make a decision.<\/p>\n
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