The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently keen to empty (no matter is left of) the vault for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Lakers are pursuing the disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo on the commerce market this offseason. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported this week on “The Rich Eisen Show” what the Lakers’ commerce supply for Antetokounmpo would appear to be.
Charania stated that the Lakers can supply the No. 25 decide on this 12 months’s NBA Draft in addition to two unprotected future first-round picks (in 2031 and 2033). The Lakers would additionally reportedly supply further decide swaps in addition to the cap flexibility to have the ability to take up Antetokounmpo’s contract.
Antetokounmpo, 31, is signed for $58.5 million subsequent season and holds a $62.8 million participant choice for 2027-28 as effectively. Whereas draft capital is clearly what the Bucks might be prioritizing in any potential commerce of Antetokounmpo, they might in all probability be capable of do a lot better than what the Lakers can supply right here.
The Lakers are poised to compete for a few years to return with a core headlined by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who’re each 27 years previous. Thus, these unprotected first-rounders may not precisely be anyplace near a coveted lottery decide.
Additionally working towards the Lakers is that Antetokounmpo, who has some leverage over the place he finally ends up since he can check free company as quickly as 2027, recently said that he does not care much for Los Angeles. As such, it even appears extra possible for Antetokounmpo to end up with this other marquee franchise instead.
