The Lakers are reportedly interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Multiple teams are reportedly interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is expected to be traded by the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason.
Giannis is still considered by many to be a top five player in the league, and certainly in the top tean with no argument.
Any trade involving Giannis could bring back one of the biggest trade packages in NBA history, with the standard being Paul George being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers gave up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was entering his second season, Danilo Gallinari, five first-round draft picks, and the rights to swap two other first-round picks.
The trade was needed for the Clippers to sign Kawhi Leonard, which is why the return was higher.
The Lakers Offer
The Lakers are always looking to be in championship contention, especially with Luka Doncic on the roster and the possibility of LeBron James returning for one more season.
They finished third in the West this past season, but were swept in the second round by the Thunder thanks in part to not having Doncic available.
According to ESPN Insider Shams Charania, the Lakers' potential trade package would include the 25th pick in the 2026 Draft, two unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, pick swaps, and cap flexibility as the Lakers would try to absorb Giannis outright rather than making the money work with other players.
The Lakers don't have much in terms of matching contracts to offer, as LeBron is an unrestricted free agent, and Austin Reaves will likely be an unrestricted free agent after declining his player option.
Worth It For The Bucks?
A trove of draft picks is nice, but not getting a young player back in return should be a non-starter for the Bucks.
The Lakers are unlikely to offer up Austin Reaves, and they don't have a can't miss prospect elsewhere on the team. Dalton Knecht's value is at an all-time low, and prospects like Nick Smith Jr, Bronny James, and Adou Thiero aren't viewed as future high-end rotation players.
The unprotected first round picks in 2031 and 2033 have value, but they might not be lottery picks, making it a risky move for Milwaukee.
The Bucks need to get at least one player back that they can sell the fanbase on immediately, rather than hoping a draft pick hits years down the line.
Though no one could've have predicted that SGA would become a two-time MVP, there were obvious flashes in his rookie season that he would be a very good player, and he was a lottery pick himself.
Milwaukee needs at least one player of that caliber in any potential deal.


