{"id":486432,"date":"2026-02-17T20:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/486432\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:21:08","slug":"warriors-get-notable-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/486432\/","title":{"rendered":"Warriors Get Notable Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"Giannis\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks <\/p>\n

The Golden State Warriors<\/a> did not land Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n

The Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> superstar made his position clear at All-Star weekend, telling ESPN<\/a> he remains committed to Milwaukee. \u201cAs of today, I\u2019m committed to the Milwaukee Bucks,\u201d Antetokounmpo said<\/a>. \u201cYou will never hear me say I don\u2019t want to be a Milwaukee Buck.\u201d<\/p>\n

That is not what the Warriors wanted to hear. Golden State pursued Antetokounmpo heavily before the deadline and was considered to have one of the stronger packages on the table. But the Bucks held firm, and the Warriors moved on, trading Jonathan Kuminga<\/a> and Buddy Hield<\/a> to the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> for Kristaps Porzingis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, the Giannis pursuit is far from over. And on Monday, encouraging news emerged about the Warriors\u2019 ability to make it happen this summer.<\/p>\n

Warriors Get Encouraging Giannis Antetokounmpo News\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyMilwaukee Bucks forward looks on. (Photo by John Fisher\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Third Apron\u2019s Yossi Gozlan<\/a> outlined how the Warriors could position themselves<\/a> for an Antetokounmpo deal this offseason despite losing Kuminga and Hield in the deadline trade.<\/p>\n

The key lies in the contract situations of Draymond Green<\/a> and Porzingis. Both players can be extended to new deals that would keep them trade-eligible for the offseason. More importantly, their first-year salaries could be structured to aggregate to the value of a max player like Antetokounmpo, whose salary sits at $58.5 million.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019ll be interesting to see how they handle Porzingis and Green\u2019s contract negotiations,\u201d Gozlan wrote.<\/a> \u201cBoth can be extended to new deals now that could keep them trade-eligible for the offseason. For example, they could structure their first-year salaries so both can be aggregated for a max player like Antetokounmpo.\u201d<\/p>\n

In other words, the Warriors still have a path. It requires creativity from general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.<\/a> and a willingness to part with two significant pieces. But the framework exists.<\/p>\n

What This Means for Golden State\"Draymond<\/p>\n

GettyDraymond Green of the Golden State Warriors.<\/p>\n

Trading Green would be difficult. But for Giannis, it would be necessary.<\/p>\n

Green is a Warriors legend. Four championships. A Defensive Player of the Year award. A career built entirely in Golden State. Moving on from him would mark the end of an era. Porzingis, meanwhile, was just acquired at the deadline and gives the Warriors a legitimate frontcourt presence for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n

However, Antetokounmpo is one of the best players on the planet. A two-time MVP and former Defensive Player of the Year, he would give Stephen Curry<\/a> the superstar partner Golden State has been searching for since Kevin Durant<\/a> departed. The championship ceiling with Antetokounmpo and Curry on the same roster would be enormous.<\/p>\n

The caveat is that Antetokounmpo must actually want out of Milwaukee. His public comments suggest otherwise. But as Gozlan noted<\/a>, the speculation did not die at the deadline. It was merely deferred. Antetokounmpo has two years remaining on his contract, including a player option for 2027-28.<\/a> His future in Milwaukee will become a major talking point once the season ends.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Warriors can prepare. Structuring the Green and Porzingis extensions correctly keeps the option alive. And when the offseason arrives, Golden State will be ready if the opportunity presents itself.<\/p>\n

Final Word for the Warriors<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo is committed to Milwaukee. For now.<\/p>\n

The Warriors could not land him at the deadline, and his public comments at All-Star weekend did nothing to fuel optimism. But the news that Golden State can still structure a competitive package this summer is significant. The door is not closed.<\/p>\n

Whether Antetokounmpo eventually forces his way out of Milwaukee remains to be seen. But if he does, the Warriors have done the work to ensure they are near the front of the line.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tKeith Watkins<\/a> Keith Watkins is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers. He previously wrote for FanSided, NBA Analysis Network, and Last Word On Sports. Keith is based in Bangkok, Thailand. More about Keith Watkins<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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