05-12-2025, 09:20 AM
(05-12-2025, 08:38 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: So Giannis may be open to a trade. Where do you think he winds up? Houston makes sense but it is going to take a haul. Not sure alot of teams have the draft capital to really get the right value for him.
So, lets say the Knicks flame out against Boston, how about a Kat for Durant trade? If they think Mitchell Robinson can play 25-30 minutes, I wonder if that is something they will consider. They could put out some really interesting lineups with KD.
Athletic says the Rockets are no longer interested in Devin Booker and have faith in Jalen Green. Posturing no doubt.
Personally, I fully expect Giannis to be traded this summer. That team has no future and I think he gave many indications he wants to compete, possibly in a big market. I don't think Milwaukee can put a competing team around him again, with no young upside and more or less all of their picks traded or swapped.
Giannis has two more years on his deal, so a solid deal for a team that wants to go into immediate contention with him. A 2 year window and possibility for more. I think Milwaukee will want elite package of prime picks (a bunch of unprotected FRP) and some very high upside prospects. The last part can be very subjective. I think Milwaukee will do Giannis a solid and listen to an extent where he wants to go (I think this is a team that is immediate contender), but not for a mediocre package. My list of possible candidates: Houston, San Antonio, OKC. Some rumors Toronto could be a candidate, although I don't see it. Why would Milwaukee want to build around Scottie Barnes or why would Giannis want to go to Toronto, other than he is allegedly friend of Masai? I don't think NY has the pieces to interest Milwaukee. Towns is no where near value wise and picks were already traded.
Two dark horse candidates imho:
1) Philly, if they keep their 2025 pick or perhaps even move up in the lottery.
2) Brooklyn. They have the cap space flexibility and assets to make a major surprise. Sort of what Clippers did with Kawhi/George package or Brooklyn with Durant/Irving. Giannis would like to be in a big market.
Houston probably doesn't want to deal Amen and Alperen, even if it is Giannis. Jabari Smith becomes somewhat expendable for Houston if they get Giannis, but he is also still very, very young and basically a great starter to have, even if he doesn't develop into a star. I guess Green will also have to be included, as they will need to get a bunch of salaries to match him.