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The Milwaukee Bucks are on the brink of a first-round elimination for the second straight season, and things couldn’t have gone worse in Game 4. Star guard Damian Lillard exited the game with a lower leg injury, which was later diagnosed as a torn Achilles.
With Lillard now expected to miss most—if not all—of next season, questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s long-term future in Milwaukee have resurfaced. On Tuesday, former NBA star Carlos Boozer added fuel to the fire by suggesting a wild scenario: Giannis teaming up with global superstar Luka Doncic in Los Angeles with the Lakers.
“If I’m Giannis and I don’t want to go back to Milwaukee, maybe play with Luka, maybe go to L.A.,” Boozer said. “I’m just saying, if he wants to win.”
Contractually, this would be an extremely difficult move for Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka to pull off. Acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo would likely require LeBron James to be off the roster just to make room for Antetokounmpo and Doncic's combined salaries. From a trade standpoint, landing Antetokounmpo would also demand one of the largest hauls in recent memory.
Still, the idea of Giannis wanting out of Milwaukee is no longer far-fetched, given the current direction of the franchise—especially with Damian Lillard sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Bucks have minimal draft capital, limited cap space to make significant upgrades, and a roster that currently doesn’t look equipped to contend for a title. Antetokounmpo, who turns 31 in December, hasn’t been in serious championship contention since leading Milwaukee to its 2021 title run.
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With Lillard now expected to miss most—if not all—of next season, questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s long-term future in Milwaukee have resurfaced. On Tuesday, former NBA star Carlos Boozer added fuel to the fire by suggesting a wild scenario: Giannis teaming up with global superstar Luka Doncic in Los Angeles with the Lakers.
“If I’m Giannis and I don’t want to go back to Milwaukee, maybe play with Luka, maybe go to L.A.,” Boozer said. “I’m just saying, if he wants to win.”
Contractually, this would be an extremely difficult move for Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka to pull off. Acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo would likely require LeBron James to be off the roster just to make room for Antetokounmpo and Doncic's combined salaries. From a trade standpoint, landing Antetokounmpo would also demand one of the largest hauls in recent memory.
Still, the idea of Giannis wanting out of Milwaukee is no longer far-fetched, given the current direction of the franchise—especially with Damian Lillard sidelined for the foreseeable future.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Bucks have minimal draft capital, limited cap space to make significant upgrades, and a roster that currently doesn’t look equipped to contend for a title. Antetokounmpo, who turns 31 in December, hasn’t been in serious championship contention since leading Milwaukee to its 2021 title run.
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