Report: Bucks listening to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade offers. Again. Plus other post-lottery trade rumors
Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Bucks are actively listening to trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo, with expectations that a deal will be made before the NBA Draft; the team aims to receive a young star or multiple draft picks in return.
- The Memphis Grizzlies, despite moving up to the third draft pick, remain committed to trading Ja Morant, facing challenges due to his high salary and injury history, but seeking to package him with the No. 3 pick for a superstar.
- The Los Angeles Clippers face uncertainty around Kawhi Leonard's future amid an ongoing league investigation into salary cap circumvention; while they hope to negotiate an extension, Leonard could become available on the trade market.
- The Washington Wizards, holding the No. 1 overall pick, are open to trading it if a sufficiently valuable offer arises, considering the depth of the draft and aiming to add complementary talent rather than seeking a franchise savior.