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Bucks Rebuild, Spurs All-In


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Full Details of the Trade Are:

Bucks: In: Harrison Barnes, Devin Vassell, 6 1sts, 2 2nds Out: Giannis Antetokounmpo

If the Bucks don't go past the 1st round this year, they probably won't be contenders again with this core, so the first move could be to move on from Giannis. Obviously they wouldn't do so by themselves if Giannis doesn't request out.(Similar to the Steph situation but less extreme). However, it is very possible that he does. In that case, sending him to the Spurs would both help him compete for championships, and them load on picks. Obviously equal value is probably not going to be achieved, but a haul of Vassell and 6 1sts is a pretty good return, as well as Barnes maybe being able to go for a few seconds if the Bucks shop him. I think this is a pretty good haul overall, and even if the Bucks don't win the trade, it would be a great return if Giannis requests out. In addition, they could further flip Dame for 2-3 1sts, Kuzma for 1-2 firsts, and Lopez and Portis could also fetch something.

Spurs: Out: Harrison Barnes, Devin Vassell, 6 1sts, 2 2nds In: Giannis Antetokounpo This is a clear all-in move for the Spurs while Wembanyama is still on his rookie deal. They send the picks that they have stacked up and Vassell to the Bucks for a star who will help them compete for 5-6 years with a core of Fox, Wembanyama, and Giannis. In addition, they are able to keep a majority of their young talent for future trades or development. All in all, I think this would be a huge coup for the Spurs.

1) The Bucks could probably ask the Spurs for Cassell in exchange for Connaughton if need be, but I think this would be fairer if Giannis publicly asks out. Changes can be made accordingly there. 2) This requires that the Bucks don't go far in the playoffs 3) The Spurs would have to buy into Giannis being good for 5-6 years rather than finding a star more on Wembanyama's timeline

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