“The Bucks' value lies in the draft compensation, which consists of distant first-round picks, with the hope that Steph Curry and Antetokounmpo are winding down by then. For Golden State to have a real shot, Antetokounmpo would probably need to push extremely hard to make it happen,” Eric Pincus wrote.

The Miami Heat continue to sit at the center of the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor mill, however, the biggest obstacle to a blockbuster deal may not be the Milwaukee Bucks asking price.

James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 60 games for the Lakers, then lifted that to 23.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.