Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the biggest name who could be on the move this summer.
Antetokounmpo, who has said he wants to remain in Milwaukee, faces a murky future after the Bucks assessed trade offers for him at the deadline.
ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports the Los Angeles Lakers would be one of the top contenders for Antetokounmpo if he's made available.
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"The Lakers, team sources told ESPN, obviously see the appeal in Antetokounmpo and believe they would be one of the teams on a very short list if the Bucks star asks for a trade out of Milwaukee," McMenamin said.
McMenamin spoke with an NBA executive who agreed, stating Antetokounmpo is the Lakers' top target this offseason.
"A Western Conference executive told ESPN he believes Antetokounmpo is the "big prize" the Lakers hope to land, should the Milwaukee Bucks decide to trade the 2021 NBA Finals MVP in the offseason," McMenamin said.
Giannis has made it clear he wants to compete for his second NBA Championship. He would fit well in LA along with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. McMenamin believes a potential Lakers' offer for Giannis could be more inciting to Milwaukee this offseason.
"The Lakers' offer would center on those three future first-round picks, which could be more appealing to Milwaukee if it intends to enter into a full reset post Antetokounmpo," he said.
It remains to be seen if the Bucks will trade Antetokounmpo, who's been with the franchise since being drafted in 2013. Milwaukee may opt to rebuild after a challenging season this year.
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