Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lakers
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A new team has emerged as a possible favorite to land the multi-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in a blockbuster trade.
An NBA insider has confirmed that five different teams have strong interest in making a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s contract concerns and rising trade talk create new pressure for teams ahead of the NBA deadline.
Recent reports claimed that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo gathered several teammates to stress that trade rumors should not distract them. After responses from Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Porter Jr., the NBA world remained uncertain if the meeting even occurred.
Multiple NBA insiders now say the “writing is on the wall” for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, raising the stakes for the Bucks.
If the trade rumors are true, however, Antetokounmpo might not see out his deal with the Bucks. Reports have indicated that he wants to be traded, with the New York Knicks identified as a potential landing spot for the nine-time All-NBA forward.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will garner interest from every NBA team; he's a top 5 player. But when it is reported that a team has interest, it could be a sign that a