Nov 12, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits with guard Damian Lillard on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

New Report On Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Suitor Amid Warriors Rumors

Originally posted on Golden State Warriors on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 10:45 AM ET

Even though he hasn't made it clear whether he wants out of Milwaukee or not, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the prized trade target for many teams across the NBA this offseason as they'll look to strike a deal for the two-time MVP if he were to become available. A two-way talent who's one of the most physically dominant in the league, Giannis is a franchise changer, no doubt.

When it comes to potential suitors, teams like the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs have been thrown around as likely destinations if a move were to happen. However, going along with a report from ESPN's Brian Windhorst, a new team has emerged as a potential trade suitor for the Bucks star if he were to stay in the Eastern Conference.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Toronto Raptors reportedly have mutual interest, per @TorontoStar

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According to Toronto Star writer Doug Smith , Giannis reportedly "has let it be known he wants to stay in the East and Toronto would be an acceptable destination." While the Toronto Raptors aren't exactly in the same situation as the Spurs or Warriors, they have assets to make a deal for the Bucks star.

With an interesting core of wings in RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, and Gradey Dick to go along with other pieces like Ja'Kobe Walter and Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors could make a deal for Giannis while still having enough around him to compete. Especially with Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum expected to be sidelined all of next season, the East looks wide open.

The Raptors are hunting for a “big fish” this summer, per Brian Windhorst.

Brandon Ingram was just the appetizer.
Masai Ujiri smells opportunity in the East, and to be honest, it makes tons of sense after how everything unfolded in the East this year.

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The last time the Raptors struck a trade for a major star paid off for them, as their one-year rental for Kawhi Leonard turned into the franchise winning its first and only NBA title in 2019. If Toronto can strike a deal without giving up too much, they might have the pieces in place to make another run.

This article first appeared on Golden State Warriors on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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