Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly almost got traded to the Brooklyn Nets this past summer.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly was very close to taking his talents to New York last summer.
According to NBA insider Brandon "ScoopB" Robinson, Giannis was almost traded to the Brooklyn Nets this past summer.
"Conversation I had over breakfast yesterday with a current player who is a former Net and Buck was this: Giannis almost became a Net this past summer," Robinson reports.
Robinson adds that the Nets are still interested in acquiring Giannis.
"Nets still covet Giannis," he adds. "From an organizational standpoint, a person on the Nets’ side told me back in June 2025 (right before the Draft) that Brooklyn was choosing not to make any big moves for marquee players until this summer (2026)."
This marks Giannis’ 13th season with Milwaukee, and he is still under contract with the team through the 2027–28 season.
The 31-year-old superstar is currently averaging 28.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.
Meanwhile, the Bucks are 11th in the Eastern Conference with an 18–24 record.
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