Trade Idea Poll: Giannis yes/no? (2 Viewers)

[KingSpeed]

I seriously just wish that we would send all of our vets out and bring more young guys in. Really commit to the core of Scoot, Shaedon, Deni, Toumani and maybe Clingan. I wouldn't mind if he was dealt for a more mobile C that fits what the rest of the team is doing.

Other than that, just better shooting, more athletic and even younger... then let that cake bake.

That still may happen

 

[BBert]

The Heats offer for Giannis

Tyler Herro
Kel'el Ware
Terry Rozier
Another young player of Bucks choice
2030 1st
2032 1st
Swaps for 2026, 2029, 2031

Weak

And Milwaukee would be stupid to do those swaps.

 

[Everything Beagle]

Weak

And Milwaukee would be stupid to do those swaps.

The Heat couldn’t even get Damian Lillard for that

 

[Labinot41]

Do not trade for Giannis. Keep the Bucks Picks

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Any trade sending Antetokounmpo to the Knicks is inherently complicated. The Bucks are reportedly seeking young players and picks in return for their superstar, but the Knicks don't have much of either. New York's top eight scorers are all 25 or older, and the franchise's only tradable first-round pick is a top-eight-protected selection from the Wizards that is extremely unlikely to convey. (It would turn into second-round picks in 2026 and 2027.)

This framework would check multiple boxes. In addition to sending Antetokounmpo to New York, it would give the Knicks a perfect backcourt complement to Jalen Brunson and reunite Antetokounmpo with Holiday a half-decade after they won a title together in Milwaukee. It would return to the Bucks two of the far-off future picks they sent to Portland (along with Holiday) in the ill-fated Damian Lillard trade, giving them flexibility in the post-Antetokounmpo era. And it would give a major boost to the Trail Blazers' roster as it seeks its first playoff berth since 2020-21. McBride might immediately become the best guard in Portland, and lineups with Bridges, Deni Avdija, Towns and Donovan Clingan could excel on both ends.

Whether that upgrade -- and getting off Grant's contract -- is worth so much extra draft capital could be a sticking point for the Blazers. Milwaukee would also have to decide it would rather receive fewer picks but regain control over its own draft future instead of choosing a return with more of another team's picks. And New York would end up condensing its two major acquisitions from last season (Towns and Bridges) into one bigger star. But this sort of trade structure is necessary to get Antetokounmpo to Madison Square Garden and has at least some appeal to all involved parties. -- Kram

Marks' analysis: This trade is contingent on how much Milwaukee values regaining control of its 2029 and 2030 first-round picks. If those picks are considered critical to the Bucks' rebuild, there is a path to a deal. The potential roadblock is the $70 million owed to Grant over the next two seasons and the fact that Milwaukee is not getting back a young player to build around. The trade feels more like Milwaukee cleaning up a mistake it made from the Lillard trade in 2023.

NBA trade deadline: Six Giannis offers -- which would Bucks pick?

The Warriors, Knicks, Heat and Wolves are reportedly serious about a Giannis trade. Here's what it could take.

www.espn.com

 

[inconceivable]

I wonder how much Cronin's standing with Dundon affects his ability to make big moves. Sometimes, that dictates how risk-averse a GM behaves

 

[BigGameDamian]

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Any trade sending Antetokounmpo to the Knicks is inherently complicated. The Bucks are reportedly seeking young players and picks in return for their superstar, but the Knicks don't have much of either. New York's top eight scorers are all 25 or older, and the franchise's only tradable first-round pick is a top-eight-protected selection from the Wizards that is extremely unlikely to convey. (It would turn into second-round picks in 2026 and 2027.)

This framework would check multiple boxes. In addition to sending Antetokounmpo to New York, it would give the Knicks a perfect backcourt complement to Jalen Brunson and reunite Antetokounmpo with Holiday a half-decade after they won a title together in Milwaukee. It would return to the Bucks two of the far-off future picks they sent to Portland (along with Holiday) in the ill-fated Damian Lillard trade, giving them flexibility in the post-Antetokounmpo era. And it would give a major boost to the Trail Blazers' roster as it seeks its first playoff berth since 2020-21. McBride might immediately become the best guard in Portland, and lineups with Bridges, Deni Avdija, Towns and Donovan Clingan could excel on both ends.

Whether that upgrade -- and getting off Grant's contract -- is worth so much extra draft capital could be a sticking point for the Blazers. Milwaukee would also have to decide it would rather receive fewer picks but regain control over its own draft future instead of choosing a return with more of another team's picks. And New York would end up condensing its two major acquisitions from last season (Towns and Bridges) into one bigger star. But this sort of trade structure is necessary to get Antetokounmpo to Madison Square Garden and has at least some appeal to all involved parties. -- Kram

Marks' analysis: This trade is contingent on how much Milwaukee values regaining control of its 2029 and 2030 first-round picks. If those picks are considered critical to the Bucks' rebuild, there is a path to a deal. The potential roadblock is the $70 million owed to Grant over the next two seasons and the fact that Milwaukee is not getting back a young player to build around. The trade feels more like Milwaukee cleaning up a mistake it made from the Lillard trade in 2023.

NBA trade deadline: Six Giannis offers -- which would Bucks pick?

The Warriors, Knicks, Heat and Wolves are reportedly serious about a Giannis trade. Here's what it could take.

www.espn.com

Minnesota went to the WCF having a Gobert and Towns backcourt. Could Portland try something similar?

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Hoopguru]

Why would he want to come to Portland?

Giannis Antetokounmpo not interested in Portland move

Giannis Antetokounmpo not interested in Portland move

www.hoopshype.com

 

[Rastapopoulos]

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Any trade sending Antetokounmpo to the Knicks is inherently complicated. The Bucks are reportedly seeking young players and picks in return for their superstar, but the Knicks don't have much of either. New York's top eight scorers are all 25 or older, and the franchise's only tradable first-round pick is a top-eight-protected selection from the Wizards that is extremely unlikely to convey. (It would turn into second-round picks in 2026 and 2027.)

This framework would check multiple boxes. In addition to sending Antetokounmpo to New York, it would give the Knicks a perfect backcourt complement to Jalen Brunson and reunite Antetokounmpo with Holiday a half-decade after they won a title together in Milwaukee. It would return to the Bucks two of the far-off future picks they sent to Portland (along with Holiday) in the ill-fated Damian Lillard trade, giving them flexibility in the post-Antetokounmpo era. And it would give a major boost to the Trail Blazers' roster as it seeks its first playoff berth since 2020-21. McBride might immediately become the best guard in Portland, and lineups with Bridges, Deni Avdija, Towns and Donovan Clingan could excel on both ends.

Whether that upgrade -- and getting off Grant's contract -- is worth so much extra draft capital could be a sticking point for the Blazers. Milwaukee would also have to decide it would rather receive fewer picks but regain control over its own draft future instead of choosing a return with more of another team's picks. And New York would end up condensing its two major acquisitions from last season (Towns and Bridges) into one bigger star. But this sort of trade structure is necessary to get Antetokounmpo to Madison Square Garden and has at least some appeal to all involved parties. -- Kram

Marks' analysis: This trade is contingent on how much Milwaukee values regaining control of its 2029 and 2030 first-round picks. If those picks are considered critical to the Bucks' rebuild, there is a path to a deal. The potential roadblock is the $70 million owed to Grant over the next two seasons and the fact that Milwaukee is not getting back a young player to build around. The trade feels more like Milwaukee cleaning up a mistake it made from the Lillard trade in 2023.

NBA trade deadline: Six Giannis offers -- which would Bucks pick?

The Warriors, Knicks, Heat and Wolves are reportedly serious about a Giannis trade. Here's what it could take.

www.espn.com

Fuck THAT noise (unless we rope in another team that will somehow give us somebody good for KAT)

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Remember that the media has their preferences.

I remember hearing Dame wanted nowhere to go other than Miami. He seemed fine and happy for the opportunity to compete in Milwaukie. Even if he had personal issues that made it hard for him to be away from his kids. He reported and played. That is what matters. Giannis isn't going to not sign the extension. As long as we build a competitive team around him he would be fine. Winning cures all.

 

[julius]

One thing I've noticed when it comes to local media, is how it seems most of their content is just done to create content.

For example, out of one side of their mouths they act like the 3 picks from the Bucks are great trade bait/could snag something big...but then in the same breath they act like they don't want the "unknown" and for all they know they could be non lotto picks, so of course they should trade them for...Mikael Bridges??

Huh?

Either the picks are valuable or they're not. And then deciding you have to trade them for Bridges because they might not be (in 28, 29 and 30) is stupid.

And then they act like Jerami's contract is horrible, but ignore that Mikaels contract is 150 over the next 4 years?

Not saying Jerami isn't overpaid...but oof. Yes Mikael is younger, but 2 more years of Jerami is an easier pill to swallow than *4* more years and 150 million.

I'm starting to think the morning guys at 105.1 should stick to holding their breath.

The only trades that make sense (in the sense of trading the picks) is trading for Giannis.

I'M NOT saying that's what will happen, or that I will be pissed if it doesn't (etc), but that the other trade scenarios are pedestrian.

If they're not getting Giannis (and I doubt they will) I don't want them to trade high value trade picks for lateral moves. Nor do I want them to help facilitate a trade that makes another team (esp one in their own conference) significantly better while moderately helping them. Nor do I think the Blazers are stupid enough to do that.

The only thing I am sure of, people (here, and on the radio) will act like the team failed miserably because they didn't make a trade for him.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I don't understand everyone who thinks Giannis doesn't get dealt at the deadline. I think he does. More value now rather than later when he can't extend and it's truly a one year rental. Giannis to Portland makes sense.

 

[1 Eye Jack]

I’m holding out hope that we somehow get involved in the Giannis trade whether we get Giannis or get a good young player back. I’m ok giving up one of the picks swaps (maybe more for the right player)if we can get a great player back in return. Minnesota has a few I would love to add to our roster McDaniels or Naz Reed. Cleveland has Jarret Allen.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Take it for what its worth, but Danny Morang just said on his radio show that he's hearing that Giannis is NOT who the Twolves are now clearing room for.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Cleveland angling for Giannis and apparently nobody is untouchable.

Time to swoop in and grab Mobley

 

[inconceivable]

When we get Giannis, he will the biggest blazer blockbuster trade of all time. True?

 

[blazerkor]

When we get Giannis, he will the biggest blazer blockbuster trade of all time. True?

I don't think we've ever traded for a former MVP who has been on the All NBA first team for the last 7 seasons in a row.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Take it for what its worth, but Danny Morang just said on his radio show that he's hearing that Giannis is NOT who the Twolves are now clearing room for.

I’d like to know just how he knows this?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

If Danny is correct - my guess is they’re after Ja.

 

[HailBlazers]

If Danny is correct - my guess is they’re after Ja.

I'd guess Kel'El Ware - or KAT.

 

[PCmor7]

Why would he want to come to Portland?

Giannis Antetokounmpo not interested in Portland move

Giannis Antetokounmpo not interested in Portland move

www.hoopshype.com

Because there'd be more posts about him by the distinguished members of this board.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Because there'd be more posts about him by the distinguished members of this board.

 

[inconceivable]

It's a steakhouse, lol

 

[Domihatin]

Giannis isn't like The Beard, is he? The Beard's beard must have a permanent kitty aroma by now.

 

[PCmor7]

It's a steakhouse, lol

It's a COOKBOOK!

 

[BigGameDamian]

I'd guess Kel'El Ware - or KAT.

I think the Blazers end up with KAT

 

[PDXFonz]

It's a steakhouse, lol

Yes, and I still remember driving with my dad and his mom as a kid and her wanting to stop at “The Dolphin” for lunch.

One of the funniest things in my life was growing up and realizing why my dad thought it was hilarious. One of those real “You’ll understand when you are older” moments.