Damian Lillard tries to recruit Giannis to the Blazers, but fails
The Milwaukee Bucks have reached a difficult crossroads as they navigate an 18-29 record and current four-game losing streak in the NBA. These struggles have led officials to finally consider offers to sell the NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Amidst this uncertainty, Giannis has remained active on social media, jokingly pushing for an endorsement deal while currently sidelined for four to six weeks with a calf injury. Meanwhile, the The Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors emerged as surprise suitors.
Portland has officially expressed interest in acquiring the dual MVP, acknowledging that they could serve as a facilitator as they control the Bucks’ 2028, 2029 and 2030 draft capital.
They could potentially engage in a multi-team deal to acquire players like Mikal Bridges to match Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday.
According to a report by HoopsHipe, analyst Jake Fischer said he had no clues The Bucks are in a rush to break through this very tricky dynamic. Fisher believes it’s even more likely that Giannis will remain a member of the Milwaukee Bucks after Thursday’s trade deadline.
The front office will likely begin to review all of the information and negotiations they’ve currently had with a better understanding of the situation going into this summer. At this point, Portland is confident in the mix of teams trying to land Giannis, but they have to overcome the factors working against them.
In particular, the Blazers don’t have a clear blue-chip prospect. What’s more, reports suggest that Giannis doesn’t want to head to that market despite his strong personal ties to both Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday.
In a separate hypothetical scenario, ESPN analyst Bobby Marks suggested yes The Philadelphia 76ers could get the best deal for the Bucks. This deal would involve the 76ers trading rookie VJ Edgecombe, Paul George and multiple first-round picks for Antetokounmpo.
This leaves the Blazers and Warriors as the most prominent teams linked to the Greek star as the deadline approaches, though Portland’s lack of a coveted market remains a significant obstacle.
2026-02-03 14:59:00
