While the Los Angeles Clippers haven’t been the biggest movers NBA team ahead of the now-passed trade deadline, they should always be considered shakers when it comes to attracting premier talent this coming offseason and that includes NBA trade rumors for the increasingly unhappy Giannis Antetokounmpo.
As reported by Shams Charania on ESPN earlier this week, Antetokounmpo is content in Milwaukee, yet his primary desire remains winning championships. Essentially, his long-term commitment to the Bucks hinges on their ability to consistently contend at a high level. Should he lose faith in the team’s ability to achieve sustained success, Antetokounmpo may seek a trade. Charania emphasized that Antetokounmpo is prioritizing “sustained, long-term winning” with the Bucks, and “if he feels like that is not attainable anymore in Milwaukee, he will look elsewhere.”
The Bucks are currently 31-24, landing them in 5th place in the Eastern Conference.
Could the Los Angeles Clippers Be Giannia Antetokoumpo’s New Home?
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On Friday, Clutch Points included the Clipps in their NBA trade rumors as one of their top destination for Antetokounmpo;
“As for LA, it doesn’t seem feasible for the Lakers to pull off another superstar blockbuster move at this point, but what about the Clippers?” CP writes. “They’ve got two aging stars in Kawhi Leonard and James Harden and could use a fresh facelift to go with their glitzy new arena. They’ve got a lot of solid role players too. Building the team around a superstar like Giannis could give the Clippers a whole new identity.”
In addition to the Clippers Clutch Points also named the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets as their top landing spots if Antetokoumpo demands an exit from the Bucks.
“Let’s see how far the Knicks make it this year with their new core. If they underperform, it might be worth selling the farm to pair Giannis with Jalen Brunson for the foreseeable future.”
“One other dark horse candidate? A team that is one piece away, like the Houston Rockets. Imagine Giannis leading a young, talented nucleus in Texas. That could make for an epic rivalry with OKC for years to come.“