Trade & FA 2025-26: Free Agency Starts 5pm CST/6pm EST

[omahen]

@TheDunkCentral
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Toronto Raptors reportedly have mutual interest, per
@TorontoStar

It was long rumored about Masai - Giannis connection. Also the reason why Atlanta wants either Masai or Giannis agent as their new GM (or president or whatever nice title he gets besides that cap scientist they already promoted). However, rumors from Giannis side were focused on big market teams. Since he has 2 more years on his deal, his negotiating power is not that great. Someone could take a bet for two years window with him, even if losing him for nothing. Toronto did it with Kawhi. This summer is a time when Milwaukee can get biggest haul. Next season he will be expiring and will really be able to dictate where he wants to go. 

I wouldn't be that enthusiastic about Toronto package, if I am Milwaukee though. Scottie Barnes is imho not an alpha but paid like one. The rest are decent starters that could be good in right situations, but none of them, other than perhaps Poeltl, on great deals. Quickley, Barret and Ingram are imho overpaid for the roles they are capable playing. They have some nice young prospects like Dick, Agbaji and rookies from last season, but none of them really has potential to become Batman or Robin, imho. I think Houston or SA can make far better packages and offer Giannis a chance to compete.