Western Conference Foe Eyed as Top Landing Spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Arnab Mondal | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 9:28 AM ET

What’s summer without a little Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks? You can almost hear the collective discussion from Milwaukee, can’t you? Just when the Bucks thought they’d quieted the noise with a bold swing for Myles Turner, the rumor mill got right back into action.

Bleacher Report stirred the pot this week, listing the San Antonio Spurs as the top landing spot if Antetokounmpo ever hits the market. And honestly, it makes some sense. The Spurs have been quietly stacking trade chips like it’s a clearance sale. They already shocked the league at the trade deadline by landing De’Aaron Fox. Adding Giannis would flip their rebuild into overdrive.

Imagine this: Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama on the same floor. Two towering, two-way forces wrecking opposing teams on both ends. Scary hours. And according to Bleacher Report, San Antonio wouldn’t even need to gut their roster to make it happen.

Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, things aren’t exactly quiet. The Turner trade creates a new dynamic but doesn’t erase the bigger picture. The Bucks still lack depth, and stretching Damian Lillard’s massive salary now leaves a $22.5 million cap hit each year for the next five seasons. That’s a big hole to climb out of.

So, what happens next? The Bucks could hang tight and hope Turner and Antetokounmpo click. But if Giannis doubts the team’s title window, the Spurs will be waiting, ready to pounce. Bleacher Report called it straight: if San Antonio pulls this off, they might just build the NBA’s next dynasty.

For now, it’s all speculation. But in today’s NBA, these rumors never die quietly. Not when a player like Giannis is involved.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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