The 2025 NBA offseason might end up becoming the Summer of Giannis.
With recent reports suggesting that Antetokounmpo might be on his way out of Milwaukee, trade machines are exploding.
The San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets probably have the best collection of assets to go all-in on a Giannis deal and present the best offer to the Bucks.
But other teams can't be ruled out.
Another squad with the means to acquire Giannis is the Detroit Pistons. Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey discussed how Detroit might enter the Giannis sweepstakes.
“Brace yourself for the number of Giannis Antetokounmpo suitors you're about to see (this summer),” Bailey wrote.
“He is, without question, the biggest name potentially available this summer. And if the Milwaukee Bucks do indeed open themselves up to offers, they're going to get a ton. Typically, the superstar trade path includes a list of teams he'd agree to play for long-term, and the Detroit Pistons may not be on that for Giannis, but it wouldn't hurt to still be among the offerors.”
“Detroit can surrender a ready-made rebuild core with Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren. It could flip Tobias Harris in a subsequent trade. And of course, the Pistons can offer a good haul of draft picks, too.”
Bailey’s full trade package went as follows:
“Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren, a 2026 first-round pick, a 2028 first-round pick, a 2030 first-round pick and a 2032 first-round pick for Giannis Antetokounmpo.”
“If Milwaukee moves Giannis, it should be for a deal that fires up a new era,” Bailey continued. “And this one would do exactly that.”
“As for Detroit, there would be some work to do to flesh out the roster, but Giannis and Cade Cunningham would be a dynamic top two good enough to compete for a title.”
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Giannis Antetokounmpo | Player Profile
- Age: 30
- 2024-25 stats (67 games): 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 60.1% FG
- Upcoming salary (per Spotrac):
- 2025-26: $54.1M
- 2026-27: $58.5M
- 2027-28: $62.8M
- 2028-29: Unrestricted FA
Tobias Harris | Player Profile
- Age: 32
- 2024-25 stats (73 games): 13.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 47.7% FG
- Upcoming salary (per Spotrac):
- 2025-26: $26.6M
- 2026-27: Unrestricted FA
Jaden Ivey | Player Profile
- Age: 23
- 2024-25 stats (30 games): 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 46% FG
- Upcoming salary (per Spotrac):
- 2025-26: $10.1M
- 2026-27: Restricted FA
Ausar Thompson | Player Profile
- Age: 22
- 2024-25 stats (59 games): 10.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 53.5% FG
- Upcoming salary (per Spotrac):
- 2025-26: $8.8M
- 2026-27: $11.1M (team option)
- 2027-28: Restricted FA
Jalen Duren | Player Profile
- Age: 21
- 2024-25 stats (78 games): 11.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 69.2% FG
- Upcoming salary (per Spotrac):
- 2025-26: $6.5M
- 2026-27: Restricted FA
Which team is more likely to turn down the above Bucks-Pistons proposal from Bailey?
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