The Golden State Warriors can’t drop the ball on a potentially groundbreaking trade for a Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward.
The opportunity is there for the Warriors to poach the 31-year-old phenomenon from Milwaukee this season (the organization is finally open to listening to offers on his behalf), which motivates the Warriors to operate with urgency as the Feb. 5 trade deadline looms.
According to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, the Warriors have made it crystal clear that they’re willing to cut ties with Jonathan Kuminga in favor of the two-time MVP.
“The Warriors’ front office is not sitting idle," Mannix wrote Tuesday. "While the Bucks have steadfastly rejected overtures for Giannis Antetokounmpo (their stance has since changed), Golden State has made it known that a Kuminga/(Jimmy) Butler-headlined package with a cache of draft picks could be available if that position changes.”
Antetokounmpo is the type of asset that could turn the Warriors’ season around in the blink of an eye. The 6-foot-11 forward’s downhill dominance, consistent late-game heroics, and elite defensive tools/instincts alongside Stephen Curry would be a match made in heaven.
Antetokounmpo is in the midst of another standout season with Milwaukee, as the future Hall of Famer is averaging 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists with the lowly 18-27 Eastern Conference squad.
The time is now for the Dubs to execute a trade for the tantalizing veteran star.
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