How the Bucks let the ultimate Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package sail into the sunset

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The Milwaukee Bucks' front office might be staring down a legitimate missed opportunity involving a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade as the 2026 NBA Draft approaches. While the Bucks' brass continues to hold out for the best possible Antetokounmpo deal, one league insider suggests they may have already let one excellent trade package sail into the sunset.

While the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are believed to be squarely in the mix for Antetokounmpo, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that the Portland Trail Blazers were prepared to give up as many as four years of first-round draft capital at the NBA trade deadline. Taking it one step further, Portland reportedly was willing to do so without knowing whether Giannis would even sign a contract extension.

However, it appears the Blazers are no longer willing to make that same offer, with Antetokounmpo unlikely to sign a long-term deal.

"It is strongly believed that the Blazers are no longer willing to go to such lengths — since it has been conveyed to them that getting such an extension signed is considered unlikely," Fischer explained.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Bucks let ultimate Giannis Antetokounmpo trade package sail away

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