Warriors ‘aware’ Giannis may not be excited about trading for Durant
The NBA trade landscape is preparing for a potential change as The Golden State Warriors are going all-in for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the upcoming deadline, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. After the big trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis exactly one year ago, the Warriors are now the most aggressive suitors for the Bucks franchise player after they made their big move for Jimmy Butler before the trade deadline.
Ownership and management are reportedly on the same page, viewing every player except Stephen Curry as available in potential discussions. While Milwaukee is still weighing whether to trade its star now or wait until the summer to offer a massive extension for the super-max, the Warriors are ready to finalize the deal.
If a trade doesn’t materialize this week, Golden State plans to keep its current assets and revisit the conversation in the offseason.
According to Jake Fisher of Stein Line, there is a palpable belief in the Bay Area that the Warriors have a legitimate chance to land Antetokounmpo if Milwaukee decides to move on this week. However, league sources also told Fisher that Golden State is aware of rumblings that Giannis may not be as eager to move to San Francisco as once believed.
The Greek freak is reportedly concerned about the professional arc of his story and may be repulsed by the idea of joining the senior roster. Perhaps most importantly, he is wary of facing the same kind of criticism Kevin Durant he has endured since joining a championship core alongside Curry.
Giannis has shown interest in other scenarios, such as ending the New York Knicks’ title drought or teaming up with Anthony Edwards to sweep the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The desperation to build a contender around Curry before his 38th birthday led to the unconventional scenario that both Siegel and Fisher reported on. A rival executive suggested that the Warriors could trade franchise legend Draymond Green third team to acquire more funds for the Giannis package.
As the trade deadline nears, the Warriors remain focused on this dream scenario, knowing that their current supporting cast is losing value on the market.
2026-02-03 14:38:00
