The Hawks have valuable trade chips in Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Atlanta Hawks suddenly retain one of the most valuable potential trade chips in the NBA any hypothetical Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. League insiders are watching closely. According to Jake Fisher, Atlanta owns the best 2026 first-round pick of either Milwaukee or New Orleans due to last June’s Derrick Quinn trade.
It’s a selection currently projected near the top of a star-studded draft class, including AJ Dibants, Darrin Peterson and Cam Boozer. With the Pelicans sinking at the bottom of the standings, the value of the pick skyrocketed.
Fisher also claims that if the Bucks ever pivot to a post-Giannis scenario, they might want a package that contains it Trae Young and that top choice. Now it’s a deal that would give Milwaukee both an NBA-caliber point guard and a chance at a ‘generational’ prospect in 2026. Of course, the Hawks insist they wouldn’t move the pick under normal circumstances. However, speculation suggests they would at least listen if Giannis signals a willingness to extend and Atlanta could keep its new core intact.
The Bucks’ difficult 2025-26 campaign only fueled the rumours. Milwaukee is 10-13. They have been dragged down by defensive inconsistency, a limited secondary and injuries despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominant start. The two-time MVP is averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Even a couple of explosive 35- and 40-point performances weren’t enough to pull the Bucks out of their early-season slump. This has raised questions about the long-term direction of the franchise.
Young people, meanwhile, he had an unrelated season due to injury. He’s only appeared in a handful of games, but still flashes elite play. His absence has positioned him at the center of ongoing trade speculation. That makes the Hawks one of the league’s most intriguing wild cards as the rumor mill turns toward 2026.
2025-12-05 14:12:00
