The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly said that they are going to get aggressive in the market to surround Giannis Antetokounmpo with solid role players and first name linked to them is a former no. 1 pick.
Milwaukee Bucks
Nov 12, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits with guard Damian Lillard on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
The Bucks did not use their 2025 NBA draft pick to select someone who can fill their immediate need – guard position with Damian Lillard who is out for a lengthy period. Instead they selected a power forward in 19-year-old Serbian Bogoljub Markovic.
The most sure thing about the rookie, however, is he will not be the Greek Freak’s forward. The team is looking for a veteran in the trade market and free agency and one guy they are looking at is Andrew Wiggins.
The Miami Heat forward is being linked to the Bucks according to source of NBA insider Brett Siegel.
The Milwaukee Bucks are a team interested in Andrew Wiggins, per @BrettSiegelNBA
“Another team that has expressed a level of interest in Wiggins is the Milwaukee Bucks, sources said. As they continue to seek improvements to their roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks… pic.twitter.com/H0vllVnncZ
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 28, 2025
Andrew Wiggins
Apr 20, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Wiggins was traded mid-season this year to the Miami Heat by the Golden State Warriors who acquired Jimmy Butler. He played just 17 games for the team but he averaged 19 points per game.
Do Milwaukee Bucks have the asset to acquire Andrew Wiggins?
Wiggins will be a quality hire for the Bucks. The main question, however, is if if Milwaukee have enough to get him.
Pat Riley is not the type to let go of player without something in return. Which players can the team use to get him?
A three-team trade might be a viable option but it still ends with the question of how much the Bucks can give.
Gary Trent, Andrew Wiggins, AJ Green
Feb 23, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots between Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. (5) and guard AJ Green (20) during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Gary Trent Jr. is arguably the best player they can offer after his stellar maiden season with the team. He finished the season averaging 11.1 points per game. He played on a different level in the playoffs. He scored 37 points in their lone win against the Indiana Pacers and then was the almost-a-hero in Game 5 when he scored 33 points.
Bobby Portis might be another option, especially with the way he is sending feelers that he wants to get compensated more this summer. The Bucks trading him away might not that be a problem if ever Antetokounmpo gets used as a center as Wiggins can be their no. 1 power forward.
Right now, all moves the Bucks want to make this summer are going to be limited given their limited assets. Ir would be intriguing how can they pull this trade off.
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