Toronto Raptors insider Doug Smith reports there is mutual interest between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Raptors, hinting at a potential blockbuster trade move.
Rumors surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo future continue to swirl, and the Toronto Raptors are being linked to the two-time MVP.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo
MIN: 34.4
PTS: 30.57 (60.92%)
REB: 12.15
As: 6.47
ST: 0.88
BL: 1.15
TO: 3.18
GM: 72
Veteran Toronto Star reporter Doug Smith revealed that there’s real mutual interest between Antetokounmpo and the Raptors, though making a deal happen remains a big challenge.
“I don’t know if it will happen but I do know there is mutual interest between Antetokounmpo and the Raptors,” Smith wrote, per Hoopshype. “The wild card is the cost. But I also think the Raptors are uniquely placed to make an attractive offer that won’t ruin their franchise or roster.”
According to Smith, Toronto could put together a competitive package without gutting their core or jeopardizing their long-term future.
“I would make the case that a logjam at the wings makes them deep enough that if they had to pay even two out of Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Ja’Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Jonathan Mogbo would still leave enough to fill out a pretty good team with promising young players still developing.”
“Plus, they have all their picks, so giving a first-rounder every year for, say, four years, leaves enough,” he explained.
During the 2024-25 NBA regular season, Giannis averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game while shooting 60.1% from the field.
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