5 Giannis Antetokounmpo mock trades Milwaukee can make

What might hold this trade back?

• Milwaukee might ask for Tyler Herro in this trade, which would likely lead to a stalemate in negotiations.

Atlanta Hawks:

Players traded: Jonathan Kuminga, Dyson Daniels, and Zaccharie Risacher

Why this works: This is an intriguing haul for the Bucks. Kuminga has had some good performances in a Hawks uniform; Daniels is one of the top on-ball defenders in the league; Risacher has been underwhelming as a former #1 overall NBA Draft pick so far, but a surplus of minutes on a rebuilding Bucks team should give him the best chance to fulfill his potential.

What might hold this trade back?

• Does Atlanta think it is one move away from making the leap in the Eastern Conference? Does the Hawks front office want to maintain its depth?

Portland Trailblazers:

Players traded: Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, Yang Hansen, Jeremi Grant

Why this works: Milwaukee gets three young upside players in former #3 overall pick Henderson, Murray, and Yang. Grant can be moved for more young talent or picks.

• Also, to do Giannis a favor: he might name Portland on his list of trade destinations so that he could play with Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday again.

What might hold this trade back?

• This trade involves fewer “sure things” being traded back to Milwaukee. It might have to include upwards of 4 first-round draft picks or this year’s 10th overall pick.

Toronto Raptors:

Players traded: Immanuel Quickley, Jacob Poetl, JaKobe Walter

Why this works: Milwaukee gets two players with high upside in Quickley and Walter, while Poeltl would likely be moved for more assets. Having been barely ousted by the Cavaliers, Toronto’s front office likely believes they are one move away from being an Eastern Conference favorite.

What might hold this trade back?

• Will Toronto be willing to make another splash deal where the superstar involved is unwilling to commit to a long-term contract?

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