Because the Bucks have struggled, they could make a drastic change, such as trading Damian Lillard and/or Khris Middleton. Trading Giannis would signify that they are starting over. Stein reported that the Brooklyn Nets are focused on Antetokounmpo as a trade target.

The Brooklyn Nets, who are worth $4.5 billion as of October 2024, are stockpiling assets via the draft and young prospects to put themselves in a prime position to land Giannis Antetokounmpo while boasting the pieces needed to build his supporting cast. It's a move they have made before, which helped them land Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in 2019.

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly preparing themselves for a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with the Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo remains one of, if not the best, player in the NBA today. Antetokounmpo has had a stellar start to the season, and because of that, he has ignited his team to a spectacular turnaround this season.

What, then, are Brooklyn’s plans? The scenario repeatedly cited in conversation with rival teams always winds up in the same place: The Nets have long been described and continue to be