Bucks Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo To The Toronto Raptors

The Milwaukee Bucks made significant offseason moves, beginning with releasing Damian Lillard and stretching his $112.6 million contract over five years to clear cap space, though this leaves dead money on their books.

Using the newfound flexibility, the Bucks signed center Myles Turner from the Pacers on a four-year, $108.9 million deal to bolster their interior defense. They also traded veteran Pat Connaughton to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Vasilije Micić and two second-round picks, ending Connaughton's seven-year tenure with the team.

Additionally, the Bucks added depth through free agency by signing Cole Anthony, Chris Livingston, Jericho Sims, Taurean Prince, Kevin Porter Jr., and Mark Sears. These moves indicate an attempt to reload the roster rather than undertake a full rebuild, with Darvin Ham remaining on Doc Rivers’ coaching staff and the front office appearing committed to the current group.

The article suggests that despite these efforts, the Bucks—who have struggled in the playoffs since their 2021 championship due largely to injuries—may need to consider a more drastic reset. It proposes that trading Giannis Antetokounmpo could be necessary for a fresh start, outlining a speculative trade scenario where Milwaukee would send Antetokounmpo to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and Collin Murray-Boyles.