A hypothetical 76ers trade for Giannis is the best for the Bucks, according to Bobby Marks

Although he is considered a wild card in a potential landing trade Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpothe Philadelphia 76ers could wind up with the best offer before this week’s NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe has been linked to Antetokounmpoaccording to reports, which was immediately shut down due to speculation, as the forward is a significant part of Philadelphia’s future.

However, if things change between now and this week’s deadline, Edgecombe could give the 76ers a legitimate advantage in trade offers made to the Bucks for Antetokounmpo, according to ESPN insiders.

“The 76ers could decline to discuss Edgecombe in any trade package, given the No. 3 pick’s strong start to his career. They could opt to build around Edgecombe and McKay as a long-term backcourt partnership,” Marks said. “But GM Daryl Morey has always chased stars, and he might not turn down a chance to create a contender with arguably three of the top half-dozen players in the East.”

“Assuming they stay healthy, Antetokounmpo, Makey and Joel Embiid could lead Morey to his first Finals appearance — and the 76ers to their first conference finals since 2001.”

Trading for Antetokounmpo as part of a package that includes Edgecombe, Paul George, a 2028 first-round pick and a 2030 first-round pick would also drop the 76ers under the luxury tax and open up a roster spot. Plus, in front George’s 25-game suspension for violating the anti-drug policywhich could work in Philadelphia’s favor in its bid to Milwaukee.

“For Milwaukee, the math of this deal works for Edgecombe and one pick for Antetokounmpo, then another pick to get back the two years and $110.7 million left on George’s contract after this season,” Marks added. “George is eligible to be traded despite starting a 25-game suspension over the weekend for violating the NBA’s drug policy.”

“His absence could actually be a bonus for Milwaukee, who would likely want to lose as many games as possible the rest of the season if they trade Antetokounmpo.”

The 76ers fired VJ Edgecombe for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s speech

76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe has proven he has a bright future ahead of him in the NBA, making the decision to trade the third overall pick, even if it’s for Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo, difficult. It’s easy to guess why the 76ers would consider Edgecombe untouchable, according to Sixers reporter Kyle Neubeck.

“I spoke with a league source this morning who completely dismissed the idea that the Sixers would trade VJ Edgecombe in any move, including the speculative deals that people are talking about for Giannis,” Neubeck said. “It should be understood, but he’s part of the foundation in Philadelphia.”

With his All-Star Tirese Makey, it’s easy to see why letting go of Antetokounmpo is hard to agree to.