Golden State Warriors: Evaluating 4 trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Team Giannis celebrates with Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors against Team LeBron in the second quarter during the NBA All-Star game as part of the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend at Spectrum Center on February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

5 of 5

(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

No. 1

This is the last deal, and it makes the most sense if the Bucks believe that Khris Middleton can take that next step. Bringing in Draymond Green to play alongside Brook Lopez in the frontcourt would give them a solid defensive backline.

Green’s rebounding would also help limit Lopez’s weakness in the area. Add in a player like Poole that proved he was capable of scoring efficiently, and you have a good start.

Again, the real icing on the cake comes when the two picks are added in. They’re what will attract the Bucks and really make the interest level high. The Bucks could bring in multiple stars and rebuild fairly quickly.

It’s a risk but so is losing out on Giannis for nothing.

Next. Top 30 Golden State Warriors players in franchise history. dark

All these deals may still be under what another team could toss at them, but it’s a good starting ground and would take a haul from any other team to force Golden State to dig deep for more picks or assets.

Home/Warriors News