Milwaukee A Deer In Headlights; Giannis, Raptors Share 'Mutual Interest' Over Potential Move: Report
Is Canada a potential next destination for Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo? According to the latest reports, it's a possibility.
Although Antetokounmpo is likely to stay with the Bucks, there is growing speculation that the two-time NBA MVP might be open to a trade this offseason.
The sudden speculation about a potential move to the Raptors arises from a Toronto Star report stating there is 'mutual interest" if Antetokounmpo were to be traded.
Additionally, ESPN has reported that the Raptors are 'looking for a big fish" in the offseason trade market.
Last month, it was reported that Antetokounmpo would be open to playing elsewhere in the 2025-26 season.
According to the Star's Sunday report, the Raptors have strong wing depth and could combine this with first-round picks to pursue Antetokounmpo, who has spent all 12 seasons of his career with Milwaukee.
With highly paid All-Star guard Damian Lillard facing a lengthy rehabilitation after tearing his left Achilles tendon in the playoffs on April 27, the Bucks are not well-positioned to contend for a championship next season. This highlights the offseason decisions facing both the Bucks and Antetokounmpo.
Other potential destinations include the Houston Rockets, who have a young and talented roster that could benefit from an experienced star like Antetokounmpo to push for a deeper playoff run next season alongside players like Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Dillon Brooks.
The San Antonio Spurs also present an intriguing option, with the potential to pair Antetokounmpo with young star Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox, who was acquired from Sacramento last season. San Antonio also has a plethora of draft picks to facilitate a deal.
Antetokounmpo, 30, averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in the 2024-25 season before Milwaukee experienced its third consecutive first-round playoff exit.
He is under contract through the 2026-27 season with a $62.8 million player option for 2027-28 and carries cap hits of $54.1 million in 2025-26 and $58.5 million in 2026-27.
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