Milwaukee Bucks’ future is still uncertain with the possible departure of their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo resulting from the many losses of the franchise. Being the icing on the cake, the early playoff exit of the team against the Indiana Pacers saw the disappointment of Giannis with the team. Rumours circulate and the player is said to look for a new home in his NBA journey, but where would it be? This being one of the most shocking experiences in the NBA, the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are said to make room for the star player.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain future with the Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s journey with the Bucks adds up to his whole NBA experience and the announcement of his departure sirens a lack in the Bucks. Standing as their leader and star player, the Milwaukee Bucks have not participated well in recent matchups and the elimination of the team in the Playoffs was the defining moment for Giannis.
Matched up against the Indiana Pacers, the Bucks’ roster needs an upgrade and with the possible departure of Giannis, the drawing board is in need of a revisit. Suggesting the possible departure of the player, ESPN’s Shams Charania said, “Giannis has not ruled out the possibility of leaving Milwaukee, and teams around the league are preparing potential offers in case he becomes available.”
The Bucks rely heavily on Giannis, however this shift may spark the need to build growth amongst all Bucks players for the championship goals to be attained. Which team will Giannis join, and will the Bucks find the perfect replacement? As fans stay on the edge of the seat, many wonder how this will unfold for the Bucks and the future team Giannis will join.
The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs as Giannis rumoured interests
As Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade rumours heighten, there are leads following to the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs being the player’s trade interests. Surprisingly enough, many assumed the teams would be “super teams” such as the Los Angeles Lakers, however the interest of these two teams is based upon the young talented players that could possibly play alongside Giannis.
Further explaining the benefits of the Rockets and Spurs, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says that “San Antonio and Houston have the resources to trade for Giannis without sacrificing their future. They have valuable young players and draft picks that Milwaukee would find attractive.” Ranking high in the Rockets’ roster, shooting guard, Jalen Green and centre, Alperen Sengun heighten the interest of wanting to join the team.
The San Antonio Spurs carry the star player Victor Wembanyama who would make a formidable duo with Giannis Antetokounmpo. The possibility of adding Giannis to their roster would possibly work if players Devin Vassel or Keldon Johnson where traded, to afford Giannis. Bringing Giannis on board guarantees being a championship contender in the next year.
Potential trade outcomes and its challenges
It’s a no brainer that the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs have interest in adding Giannis to their roster, however, will their financial and roster requirements meet the standard. The star player is currently on a high salary bracket, $54.1 million, and this may pose as a setback for the two franchises as they need to trade off players to meet their budget for Giannis.
All for one seems like a risk with this NBA insider saying “Pairing Giannis with Wembanyama could be one of the greatest frontcourts in NBA history … But the Spurs must decide if they are willing to trade their depth for one superstar.” Giannis’ track record speak for itself however risks always exist and are the teams willing to take them? Whichever team adds Giannis to roster; the landscape of the NBA will change drastically with the rise of one and downfall of another.
Deeply affected by this situation is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is losing his first home and the Milwaukee Bucks, who have to rise and find alternatives who will take the franchise to the championship in the 2025-26 season. The future path of Giannis will cause a drastic change, whichever lane he follows with the player bringing one team to the rise. Examining the shift that will exist in their loss, the Bucks may have to find a way to keep Giannis or possibly lose him to the Spurs who may have the Wembanyama-Antetokounmpo link up.
