Warriors' Giannis Antetokounmpo Dream Not Dead After Latest Insider Update

Charania appeared on Get Up for ESPN (h/t Bleacher Report) on Thursday morning. The NBA insider expressed that if a deal gets done for Antetokounmpo, it could take some time.

"[There's] a lot of observing," Charania told viewers. "He's been there for 12 years, so there's going to be that equity given to the Bucks to see what they do during the draft week, free agency week."

Charania continued, "How much can they improve this team in their moves? He said it, he wants to compete for championships. Can the Bucks make those championship moves? His future, I've said it for the last few weeks, it won't be tied to the draft, it won't be tied to free agency." 

The biggest hint dropped about when the dominos could start falling for this situation was included in the following statement.

Charania mentioned, "If there is a resolution on Giannis Antetokounmpo, it could be later in the summer."

This puts potential suitors like the Warriors in a tricky position. Putting all the eggs into the Antetokounmpo basket could limit overall roster upgrades that can be done in the meantime.

If the Warriors really believe as though they have a shot here, it would be wise to pursue it. Finding a cautious middle ground where upgrades can still be made while positioning themselves for the looming pursuit can be challenging, but ultimately worthwhile.