Trading Giannis seems inevitable now for the bucks, as Lillard is set to miss most of the 25/26 season. Spurs would be an ideal situation for both teams, as Bucks get 24/25 ROTY Castle in return, as well as Keldon Johnson, Harrison Barnes (as a salary filler), 3 first round picks and a swap.

Bucks also have Kyle Kuzma's bad contract to deal with, trading him to Brooklyn to buy low on Cam Johnson while giving up one of the first round pick from the Giannis trade might be the best option available.

Bobby Portis has had a good playoffs run, Clippers need a versatile big to deal with stretch 5s in the playoffs, and Bobby Portis would be a good backup for Zubac.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade:

Bucks receive: Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, Keldon Johnson, SAS 2025 first round pick, SAS 2026 first round pick (rights to swap with ATL), SAS 2029 first round pick, SAS 2031 first round pick (rights to swap with SAC), 2026 second round pick (via OKC/DAL/PHI), 2027 second round pick (right to swap with OKC/HOU/IND/MIA), 2028 second round pick (via NOP)

Spurs receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Chris Livingston

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Bobby Portis sign-and-trade:

Bucks receive: Drew Eubanks, Kobe Brown, LAC 2031 first round pick (rights to swap), LAC 2027 second round pick

Clippers receive: Bobby Portis

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Kyle Kuzma trade:

Bucks receive: Cameron Johnson, Jalen Wilson

Nets receive: Kyle Kuzma, SAS 2031 first round pick (rights to swap with SAC, via the Giannis trade), 2025 second round pick (via DET), 2026 second round pick (via UTA), 2027 second round pick (via LAC in the Bobby Portis trade)