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NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo (Image Source: Getty)
The San Antonio Spurs are emerging as a serious potential suitor for Giannis Antetokounmpo if the Milwaukee Bucks’ franchise cornerstone decides to request a trade. According to sources cited by DallasHoopsJournal, the Spurs are prepared to aggressively pursue the two-time MVP should he become available.
Proposed Trade Package: Giannis Antetokounmpo to San Antonio Spurs
In a bold trade scenario proposed by Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale, the San Antonio Spurs would acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo in exchange for a significant haul of players and draft picks. Here’s a breakdown of the proposed deal:
Trade Breakdown
San Antonio Spurs Receive | Milwaukee Bucks Receive |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | Harrison Barnes |
Dylan Harper | |
Keldon Johnson | |
Jeremy Sochan | |
2027 first-round pick (via ATL) | |
2029 first-round pick | |
Sacramento’s 2030 second-round pick | |
2031 first-round pick (most favorable of SAS or SAC) | |
Sacramento’s 2031 second-round pick |
Favale’s proposal envisions a high-risk, high-reward future for both franchises. San Antonio would form a dynamic trio with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, and newly-acquired guard De’Aaron Fox. Favale described the potential core as “equal parts terrifying and championship-caliber.”
Giannis’ Stellar Career with the Bucks
Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs (Image via Getty)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, has spent his entire career in Milwaukee. Over the years, he has grown into one of the most dominant forces in league history. A two-time MVP and one-time Finals MVP, Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the 2021 NBA Championship, defeating the Phoenix Suns in six games.Despite that peak, Milwaukee has struggled in recent seasons. The Bucks have only one playoff series win since their championship run and were recently eliminated in the first round by the Indiana Pacers for the second straight year.
Giannis’ 2024-25 Season & Future Outlook
Antetokounmpo remains in elite form, having earned All-NBA First Team honors last season. He averaged:- 30.4 points- 11.9 rebounds- 6.5 assists- 0.9 steals- 1.2 blocksHe’s under contract for the 2025 season at $54.1 million and is just one year into a three-year, $175 million extension signed in October 2023.
Player | Age | 2025 Salary | All-NBA First Teams | MVP Awards | Contract Status |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | 30 | $54.1 million | 7 | 2 | Under contract through 2027 |
A member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, Antetokounmpo has career averages of 23.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks.
His legacy is already secure, but uncertainty looms after the Bucks waived All-Star guard Damian Lillard, adding more instability to an already fragile situation.
What This Means for the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have long been preparing for their next dynasty following the Tim Duncan–Tony Parker–Manu Ginóbili era. With 2023’s No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama already looking like a generational talent, pairing him with a proven superstar like Antetokounmpo could instantly make San Antonio a title contender.Favale noted, “Getting him there is all that matters,” underscoring the franchise-altering potential of this trade.Also read: NBA Trade Rumors: Bold Proposal Sends LeBron James to the San Antonio Spurs to Join $55,174,766 big manWhile Giannis Antetokounmpo has not formally requested a trade, the league is closely watching Milwaukee’s next move. Should the superstar become available, the San Antonio Spurs are one of the few teams with the assets and ambition to make a serious play. With Wembanyama, Fox, and possibly Giannis forming a new-age superteam, the NBA landscape could shift dramatically in the near future.