“I think the NBA is always going to be watching, is if the Bucks lose their footing,” Amick told Tim Kawakami. “We know Joe Lacob has been dreaming for a very long time about Giannis joining the Warriors. Again, it’s unlikely, but Khris Middleton is going to be a free agent next summer… I think Giannis is worth watching.”h/t Warriors Wire)
Speculation has been swirling for years about a possible trade that would send the Greek superstar to Northern California, fueled further by Antetokounmpo and Curry. public displays of admiration for each other.
After Milwaukee won the 2021 NBA Finals, the Bucks have struggled in their last three playoff appearances, prompting talk that Antetokounmpo may seek to leave the only franchise he has known.
Milwaukee took a big step forward last season by trading eight-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard, but the Bucks still faced late-season disappointment with their second straight first-round elimination.
After signing a three-year contract extension In 2023, Antetokounmpo is tied to Milwaukee through the 2027-28 NBA season, making any trade for the star forward a difficult endeavor.
However, according to Amick, it’s something worth monitoring as Golden State enters a new era of Warriors basketball.
