The future of nine-time All-NBA power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been the central uncertainty looming over nearly every NBA team’s offseason plans.
Now 30, Antetokounmpo remains a dominant physical force, even though his shooting range is mostly limited to midrange attempts.
In 67 regular-season games, the 6-foot-11 star averaged 30.4 points on 60.1% shooting from the field and 61.7% from the free-throw line, along with 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.9 steals per game.
During Milwaukee’s five playoff appearances, he elevated his performance to 33.0 points on 60.6% shooting and improved his free-throw accuracy to 69.8%, while also contributing 15.4 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.0 block per contest.
A two-time MVP and five-time All-Defensive team selection, Antetokounmpo continues to be one of the league’s most dangerous threats in transition, thriving in the open court.
Numerous teams have been mentioned as potential trade destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo. In a recent article, Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale proposes an intriguing scenario where the Milwaukee Bucks could trade him to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Favale writes, “Portland is stuck in a strange spot—not competitive enough to be close to contending, yet not bad enough to secure high lottery picks in future drafts. Giannis would instantly become their cornerstone, elevating an already strong defense to elite levels. While spacing remains an issue, he’d fill their critical need for a primary scoring option.”
Would Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP, consider joining a Western Conference team that hasn’t reached the playoffs since 2020 and lacks another established All-Star?
Portland boasts a promising young roster with high-potential players, though none have earned All-Star honors. “The Blazers have young talent and salary-matching contracts to offer,” Favale notes. “You’d preserve some of the core—ideally a mix of Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, Toumani Camara, and Scoot Henderson. No single player should be untouchable.”
Avdija showed All-Star flashes in the second half of the 2024-25 season, averaging 19.8 points on .492/.369/.774 shooting, 8.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals over 40 games in 2025. Camara, an All-Defensive Team honoree just two years into his career, and All-Rookie center Clingan could form a formidable defensive trio alongside Antetokounmpo.
Favale adds, “Draft picks get tricky since Portland owes Chicago a lottery-protected pick through 2028. However, they could sweeten the deal by offering Milwaukee control over its own first-round picks in 2028, 2029, and 2030.”
While Texas teams like Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio may have the league’s best young trade assets, Portland’s youthful roster and draft capital could appeal to Bucks GM Jon Horst.
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