NBA Trade Idea Lands Paul George With Bucks, Sends NBA Champion to 76ers

There is no hotter name on the trade market than Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The most discussed landing spot for Antetokounmpo is the Miami Heat, but it's unclear exactly what the potential trade details would look like. Is it possible a third team is involved in the deal that would send the two-time MVP to Miami?

FanSided believes so, crafting a trade idea between the Heat, Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers. The full proposed details are as follows:

76ers receive: Nikola Jovic, Myles Turner, Kyle Kuzma, No. 41 pick in 2026 NBA Draft

Bucks receive: Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Paul George, No. 13 pick in 2026 NBA Draft (via MIA), No. 22 pick in 2026 NBA Draft (via HOU from PHI), 2028 first round pick (via LAC from PHI), 2030 first round pick (via MIA)

Heat receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Adem Bona

The 76ers' biggest addition in this trade is Turner, who would instantly become one of the NBA's best backup centers unless coach Nick Nurse decided to start him alongside Joel Embiid at power forward. The 30-year-old averaged 11.9 points and 5.3 rebounds on 44.0% shooting and 38.3% shooting from three-point range in 71 games this season.

Philadelphia would also be adding a solid rotational piece in Kuzma, but the NBA champion has regressed a bit in recent years despite being just age 30. Jovic, meanwhile, is a high-upside 23-year-old who wouldn't contribute much to Philadelphia's rotation, at least at first.

The real appeal of this deal for Philadelphia is ridding the roster of George's ugly $212 million contract that likely has two seasons remaining on it. However, the major problem with this trade for the Sixers is it doesn't bring them any closer to contending or a rebuild.

Turner, Kuzma, and Jovic are decent players but wouldn't solidify themselves as long-term pieces for Philadelphia.

Bob Myers spoke about the 76ers needing to find an identity, and this deal doesn't bring them any closer to finding one.

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