Milwaukee Bucks: Kevin Porter Jr. Gets 100% Real About Giannis Antetokounmpo's Monster Game vs. Pistons 1 Apr 10, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Toronto Raptors Listed as Outrageous Potential Landing Spot For 2-Time NBA MVP, Per Insider

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Jun 3, 2025 9:08 AM ET

The Toronto Raptors may have something up their sleeves this offseason, as Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly has mutual interest with the Canada-based squad.

According to Toronto Star’s Doug Smith, the Toronto Raptors could be a wildcard trade destination for Antetokounmpo since they have enough assets to potentially convince the Milwaukee Bucks.

“I don’t know if it will happen, but I do know there is mutual interest between Antetokounmpo and the Raptors. The wild card is the cost. But I also think the Raptors are uniquely placed to make an attractive offer that won’t ruin their franchise or roster,” Smith said in his mailbag article.

Brooklyn Nets Eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Offseason 3 Mar 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

“I would make the case that a logjam at the wings makes them deep enough that if they had to pay even two out of Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Ja’Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Jonathan Mogbo would still leave enough to fill out a pretty good team with promising young players still developing. Plus, they have all their picks, so giving a first-rounder every year for, say, four years, leaves enough,” he added.

Toronto Raptors projected to take Duke star with 9th overall pick

The Toronto Raptors have a boatload of assets, including the ninth overall pick of this summer’s NBA Draft. If they don’t trade the first-round pick, the team could use it to select Kon Knueppel from Duke.

Star Duke Blue Devils Guard Reveals 1 Surprising Reason for Starting Basketball 2 Mar 15, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) brings the ball up court against the Louisville Cardinals during the 2025 ACC Conference Championship game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

“Every team figures to have some level of interest in Kon Knueppel’s shotmaking, efficient scoring and easy fit. The question is who’ll see upside through the athletic limitations,” Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman wrote in his mock draft.

“Viewed as a safe pick with a valued, bankable skill in shooting, Knueppel also flashed strong driving ability and high-level, ball-screen playmaking reads,” he added.