Proposed blockbuster deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo in Houston sees Kevin Durant pair up with Anthony Davis in remaining transfer 

The Milwaukee Bucks, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns want a serious shakeup after their lackluster outcomes this season. In a doubtlessly large deal between the 4 groups, a serious famous person shuffle may occur within the offseason, shaking the league’s energy dynamics.

In a proposed four-way commerce on Reddit, the Bucks would want to surrender Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Houston Rockets to get Jalen Inexperienced, Jabari Smith Jr., Jock Landale and 5 first-round picks, whereas the Suns must hand Kevin Durant to the Mavericks for Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall and one first-round choose.

Here’s a snapshot of the large deal, the place every participant’s wage matched.

The deal would enable the Bucks to rebuild with younger gamers comparable to Inexperienced and Smith Jr. on prime of draft compensation, which may flip into priceless belongings sooner or later. In the meantime, the Suns would take pleasure in priceless position gamers comparable to Thompson, Gafford, and Washington to pair with their backcourt stars Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.

For the Rockets, Giannis would increase their possibilities to recover from the hump within the Western Convention after their first-round loss to the Golden State Warriors.

For the Mavericks, Durant is also the saving grace for the franchise following their commerce for Luka Doncic final February. Durant would even be an incredible complementary piece alongside Anthony Davis, with whom he was teammates on Workforce USA.

Not one of the groups concerned within the hypothetical commerce bought previous the primary spherical within the playoffs this yr. In the meantime, the Suns and the Mavericks didn’t even attain the playoffs regardless of having superstars on their rosters this yr.

NBA insider reveals potential locations for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Buzz round a possible commerce for Giannis Antetokounmpo bought louder because the Bucks fell to the Indiana Pacers within the first spherical. Speaking to the Zach Lowe Present, NBA insider Howard Beck believed glamour markets are frontrunners to get the Greek Freak if he asks out of Milwaukee within the offseason.

“One of many LA groups or one of many New York groups or possibly Miami. Not a giant market, however a glamour market, mid-size market…I believe they threw Chicago in there. I can’t keep in mind if Houston got here up. It ought to,” Beck mentioned.

Giannis averaged 30.4 factors, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per sport in one other spectacular season this yr.

If he asks for a commerce within the offseason, Giannis is predicted to have many suitors that may open up cap area to commerce for him.