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But at least he find another home in Sacramento Kings and for sure as you have said, he could help Sabonis hone his skills as a center and not over commit and make that useless fouls that might cost them some games if Sabonis will fouled out or at least have a lot of fouls that the opposing team might take advantage.

That's a positive move for him; they needed a defensive big man, and he makes an excellent backup center for Sabonis. While Javale might not pose a significant offensive threat, he's valuable defensively due to his length and athleticism. I'm genuinely pleased for him; he's not losing his job, even if the contract he's receiving now isn't as substantial as what he received in the past. Moreover, I believe he's a team player, having played for various teams during his career.

Correct, he had significant contributions to the team that had him before, Warriors, Lakers Sunns and Dallas. Maybe it was just a one year offer, but he did his best with that team.

And he could be consider as a role player, but he did do his part because defensively, he can block sides and he is athletic, can dunk the ball and grab rebounds. So I do agree that coach Brown saw something in McGee that can elevate the Kings play next season.

Perhaps he's their lucky charm, given that Javale McGee has already clinched three championships: two with the Warriors and one with the Lakers. For a team like the Kings, who are still relatively young and had a taste of success last season, the addition of a veteran presence like McGee could be invaluable.

While I wouldn't expect substantial contributions from McGee, his hard work on the court could indeed ignite energy within the entire team.

They could also use his talks in the locker room to boost the teams confidence and maybe morale too specially after the fact that they are still young and relatively new to the league compared to the other teams who have a star or two in their roster that has been in the sport for quite some time now. He might not as good as the guys in the league now but his presence in the perimeter defense will be valuable to the team and he could also help the team to plan about their move as he already played with the two superteams.

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and we will expect that Bucks will try keeping him, his demands will be workout to make sure that they will let Giannis feel that
they are willing to spend to keep him and let him continue to lead and stay as the main alpha of his team.

That is for sure because losing Giannis will definitely be a big loss for the franchise and they cannot get another Giannis-like in the league who can be the face of their team because he's just the only one. There might be some players who somehow work and play to be his replacement but not really Giannis who is almost a complete package that any team can ask for.

He's undoubtedly their best player, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Bucks face challenges without him. Giannis possesses a skill set that's comparable to that of LeBron James, and we've seen how teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers struggled after LeBron's departure. They underwent a rebuilding phase and, only recently, started to find success in the playoffs, though not to the extent of LeBron's era when they were consistently in the NBA Finals.

The Bucks are undoubtedly in a tough spot, but they still have one season to potentially change Giannis' mind, especially if the team manages to have an exceptional season.

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Quote from: Pamadar on August 31, 2023, 12:37:54 PM

and we will expect that Bucks will try keeping him, his demands will be workout to make sure that they will let Giannis feel that
they are willing to spend to keep him and let him continue to lead and stay as the main alpha of his team.

That is for sure because losing Giannis will definitely be a big loss for the franchise and they cannot get another Giannis-like in the league who can be the face of their team because he's just the only one. There might be some players who somehow work and play to be his replacement but not really Giannis who is almost a complete package that any team can ask for.

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But at least he find another home in Sacramento Kings and for sure as you have said, he could help Sabonis hone his skills as a center and not over commit and make that useless fouls that might cost them some games if Sabonis will fouled out or at least have a lot of fouls that the opposing team might take advantage.

That's a positive move for him; they needed a defensive big man, and he makes an excellent backup center for Sabonis. While Javale might not pose a significant offensive threat, he's valuable defensively due to his length and athleticism. I'm genuinely pleased for him; he's not losing his job, even if the contract he's receiving now isn't as substantial as what he received in the past. Moreover, I believe he's a team player, having played for various teams during his career.

Correct, he had significant contributions to the team that had him before, Warriors, Lakers Sunns and Dallas. Maybe it was just a one year offer, but he did his best with that team.

And he could be consider as a role player, but he did do his part because defensively, he can block sides and he is athletic, can dunk the ball and grab rebounds. So I do agree that coach Brown saw something in McGee that can elevate the Kings play next season.

Perhaps he's their lucky charm, given that Javale McGee has already clinched three championships: two with the Warriors and one with the Lakers. For a team like the Kings, who are still relatively young and had a taste of success last season, the addition of a veteran presence like McGee could be invaluable.

While I wouldn't expect substantial contributions from McGee, his hard work on the court could indeed ignite energy within the entire team.

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But at least he find another home in Sacramento Kings and for sure as you have said, he could help Sabonis hone his skills as a center and not over commit and make that useless fouls that might cost them some games if Sabonis will fouled out or at least have a lot of fouls that the opposing team might take advantage.

That's a positive move for him; they needed a defensive big man, and he makes an excellent backup center for Sabonis. While Javale might not pose a significant offensive threat, he's valuable defensively due to his length and athleticism. I'm genuinely pleased for him; he's not losing his job, even if the contract he's receiving now isn't as substantial as what he received in the past. Moreover, I believe he's a team player, having played for various teams during his career.

Correct, he had significant contributions to the team that had him before, Warriors, Lakers Sunns and Dallas. Maybe it was just a one year offer, but he did his best with that team.

And he could be consider as a role player, but he did do his part because defensively, he can block sides and he is athletic, can dunk the ball and grab rebounds. So I do agree that coach Brown saw something in McGee that can elevate the Kings play next season.

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Quote from: btc_angela on September 01, 2023, 06:51:00 AM

But at least he find another home in Sacramento Kings and for sure as you have said, he could help Sabonis hone his skills as a center and not over commit and make that useless fouls that might cost them some games if Sabonis will fouled out or at least have a lot of fouls that the opposing team might take advantage.

That's a positive move for him; they needed a defensive big man, and he makes an excellent backup center for Sabonis. While Javale might not pose a significant offensive threat, he's valuable defensively due to his length and athleticism. I'm genuinely pleased for him; he's not losing his job, even if the contract he's receiving now isn't as substantial as what he received in the past. Moreover, I believe he's a team player, having played for various teams during his career.

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Word has it that JaVale McGee is going to sign with the Sacramento Kings. I think he’s a great pickup for anyone, but will certainly help the Kings off the bench. Any big bodies to help beat up opposing teams when Sabonis is on the bench will be a welcomed addition in Sacramento. The most exciting gimmick in sports, the beam, will be on full display next season.

I hate the fact that McGee has been benched when he's on the Mavericks. Well, McGee is more of a traditional big, and with today's pace of the game, he will be having a hard time coping up since he's mostly a rebounder, and not a shooter.

I was surprised that the Warriors aren't getting him as well because he's a good fit there, but anyway, him with the Kings as their back up center would be a good fit I guess. A back up for Sabonis whenever he's off the court, can provide at least 8 rebounds if given the time, and a threat on the paint as well.

He became a bench warmer after the Lakers championship. It must be age but how are other teams interested in him? I think Coach Mike Brown might be one of the responsible people for this. The time with McGee at Golden State Warriors may have given Coach Brown some idea about his next plan.
And the young Sacramento Kings might also need some veteran and a champion perspective. McGee is the best man for that. I bet they will try to use him so that Sabonis will learn more about being a center in their practice games.
Last season, Sabonis was mostly fouled out as he was too aggressive defending the rim. If McGee could help him minimize that then this would be a good arrangement for the Kings.
I will be looking forward for the Kings to climb the playoffs, or better, the Conference Finals.

And I thought that the Warriors are interested in the services of McGee, after all he played with the team and he could be a good backup for Looney even for just like 10 minutes per game. He can still go and take rebounds, block shots and be a ring defender. He is not also prone to foul trouble an that is one good thing for Javale.

But at least he find another home in Sacramento Kings and for sure as you have said, he could help Sabonis hone his skills as a center and not over commit and make that useless fouls that might cost them some games if Sabonis will fouled out or at least have a lot of fouls that the opposing team might take advantage.

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Word has it that JaVale McGee is going to sign with the Sacramento Kings. I think he’s a great pickup for anyone, but will certainly help the Kings off the bench. Any big bodies to help beat up opposing teams when Sabonis is on the bench will be a welcomed addition in Sacramento. The most exciting gimmick in sports, the beam, will be on full display next season.

I hate the fact that McGee has been benched when he's on the Mavericks. Well, McGee is more of a traditional big, and with today's pace of the game, he will be having a hard time coping up since he's mostly a rebounder, and not a shooter.

I was surprised that the Warriors aren't getting him as well because he's a good fit there, but anyway, him with the Kings as their back up center would be a good fit I guess. A back up for Sabonis whenever he's off the court, can provide at least 8 rebounds if given the time, and a threat on the paint as well.

He became a bench warmer after the Lakers championship. It must be age but how are other teams interested in him? I think Coach Mike Brown might be one of the responsible people for this. The time with McGee at Golden State Warriors may have given Coach Brown some idea about his next plan.
And the young Sacramento Kings might also need some veteran and a champion perspective. McGee is the best man for that. I bet they will try to use him so that Sabonis will learn more about being a center in their practice games.
Last season, Sabonis was mostly fouled out as he was too aggressive defending the rim. If McGee could help him minimize that then this would be a good arrangement for the Kings.
I will be looking forward for the Kings to climb the playoffs, or better, the Conference Finals.

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The whole Giannis thing started when he said he is expecting some winning moves made by the team. Plus we are seeing stars leaving their teams all the time now, way more than back in the day, which means that its going to get only more common. There is really no reason for someone to have a career like Dame anymore, its not getting enough respect. That dude has spent all his life in Portland and for one reason or another they did not build a team around him at all. Dame with some great drivers would have been a beast team, Giannis is a great example, imagine Dame with him. The fact that some stars may not want to end up like him makes sense.

Yeah, many players have realized this and are now willing to make moves even if they get bashed. Personally, it's better to follow what you want to avoid regrets in the future and stay unaffected by negative remarks. Dame is a very good example of the current superstars that stay loyal to their city and because of that he's probably more loved with minimal bashers than the other superstars. To be fair, Portland tried to make moves in the past but they were not enough and it's also not consistent probably due to limited resources, unlike the other rich teams in the NBA.

Dame is now 33 and he wants to play his remaining years while he is still significant in a team that has a real chance of winning the title. Portland should at least try to ship him to Miami as per his request for his many years of loyalty. Hopefully, a 3 or even more team trades will do this before the start of this season.

Probably. But they had their opportunities, and they didn't take it. I think that is why Damian Lillard is so eager to get out of the team. They don't seem to take any risk at all even if they will pay too much or hit the luxury tax. Team managements do this because it will be worth it in the long run. Golden State Warriors is a good example.
Joe Lacob and Peter Guber may have been paying a lot for their luxury tax but the risk they took made it possible for the Warriors to be one of the teams that is almost sold out of tickets every game. And their jerseys and memorabilia are selling at a rate that would make profits for them.
People even say it's a Warriors game even if it will be their opponents homecourt. That's the effect of the risk they took, and they are now reaping the rewards.

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Quote from: Captain Corporate on August 31, 2023, 07:44:20 PM

The whole Giannis thing started when he said he is expecting some winning moves made by the team. Plus we are seeing stars leaving their teams all the time now, way more than back in the day, which means that its going to get only more common. There is really no reason for someone to have a career like Dame anymore, its not getting enough respect. That dude has spent all his life in Portland and for one reason or another they did not build a team around him at all. Dame with some great drivers would have been a beast team, Giannis is a great example, imagine Dame with him. The fact that some stars may not want to end up like him makes sense.

Yeah, many players have realized this and are now willing to make moves even if they get bashed. Personally, it's better to follow what you want to avoid regrets in the future and stay unaffected by negative remarks. Dame is a very good example of the current superstars that stay loyal to their city and because of that he's probably more loved with minimal bashers than the other superstars. To be fair, Portland tried to make moves in the past but they were not enough and it's also not consistent probably due to limited resources, unlike the other rich teams in the NBA.

Dame is now 33 and he wants to play his remaining years while he is still significant in a team that has a real chance of winning the title. Portland should at least try to ship him to Miami as per his request for his many years of loyalty. Hopefully, a 3 or even more team trades will do this before the start of this season.

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Most probably yeah! Giannis already expressed that he wants to be on a team that could give him additional rings and he will not be staying with the Bucks if he couldn't win one anymore. So, the Warriors will be a perfect spot for him in his free agency. NBA fans are actually looking forward to this and the Bucks not gonna be the same anymore if Giannis leave, well not unless if they can make a significant improvement with the team next season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is popular in NBA game after he leaded the Bucks to Championship finals wining and around the globe. He's popularly known as the Greek Freak in the game. Milwaukee Bucks should do everything within their reach to retained the top-notch player in the club, because it would be hugh loss if he moves out. Giannis only wants titles and winning rings would be the appropriate credits he deserved, furthermore the team should signed more important players that will aides in enhancing and strengthening the club interms of performance on the court.

Of course, the Bucks management will have to do everything in their power to retain the services of the Bucks. Giannis becoming the face of the franchise and even winning a NBA ring for them after a long drought.

But if he chooses to go and take another route, then they can't do anything about the Greek Freak. That's why this season is a must for the Bucks to at least go to the finals because this could be the last year of Giannis if I'm not mistaken, so whether he extends or signs a new contract? We will have to see then.

What more can they do? Despite awarding him a max contract, Giannis still remains unwilling to extend his tenure with the team. In my opinion, it's not solely about the money for Giannis at this point; rather, it's the opportunity to secure another championship. He aims to solidify his legacy in the NBA while he's still young. I believe that the offerings the Bucks can provide Giannis can also be matched by other teams he might consider joining. Given that Giannis is currently in his prime and virtually unstoppable, his desired benefits are attainable elsewhere.

While not the most vocal player, Giannis has now expressed his inclination to part ways with the Bucks for the first time. This suggests that his statement holds genuine weight.

What's scary though is his statement that he doesn't want to stay on a team in 20 years and then it doesn't win championship. Which means for him, it's the ring that is important and not loyalty, unfortunately.

And we all know where he is coming, we understand it, specially on how they were defeated by the Miami Heat. And he feels that something needs to be done or they could have won that playoffs. And it was a rude awakening for him, that he will have to find other teams in the future if he wants more ring in his finger.

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Quote from: wiss19 on August 31, 2023, 03:40:16 PM

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Warriors were talked about because of this, he could have the ball, go in, and dish out to Klay or Curry and that would be amazing for them, and teams wouldn't be able to collapse on Curry, since Giannis would be able to actually play good too, so everyone would have to try to stop him, if not then he will score, if they do then he will pass out to greatest shooting duo ever. Not saying that trade will happen, of course it won't but at least I can say that would be a better fit.

Like you, I also thought of that thing as well, but like you said already, him going to the Warriors is almost impossible because they don't have the assets needed to impress the Bucks front office. Giannis' worth is at least an all-star, a good role player, and at least 5 first round picks, and the Warriors don't have that. Which team has the highest chance of getting him? Thunder, Spurs, and the Knicks are the best choice since they have all the assets. This is just basing on one of the videos that I watched on Youtube a few hours ago.

Quote from: OgNasty on August 31, 2023, 07:36:33 PM

Word has it that JaVale McGee is going to sign with the Sacramento Kings. I think he’s a great pickup for anyone, but will certainly help the Kings off the bench. Any big bodies to help beat up opposing teams when Sabonis is on the bench will be a welcomed addition in Sacramento. The most exciting gimmick in sports, the beam, will be on full display next season.

I hate the fact that McGee has been benched when he's on the Mavericks. Well, McGee is more of a traditional big, and with today's pace of the game, he will be having a hard time coping up since he's mostly a rebounder, and not a shooter.

I was surprised that the Warriors aren't getting him as well because he's a good fit there, but anyway, him with the Kings as their back up center would be a good fit I guess. A back up for Sabonis whenever he's off the court, can provide at least 8 rebounds if given the time, and a threat on the paint as well.

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The whole Giannis thing started when he said he is expecting some winning moves made by the team. Plus we are seeing stars leaving their teams all the time now, way more than back in the day, which means that its going to get only more common. There is really no reason for someone to have a career like Dame anymore, its not getting enough respect. That dude has spent all his life in Portland and for one reason or another they did not build a team around him at all. Dame with some great drivers would have been a beast team, Giannis is a great example, imagine Dame with him. The fact that some stars may not want to end up like him makes sense.

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Word has it that JaVale McGee is going to sign with the Sacramento Kings. I think he’s a great pickup for anyone, but will certainly help the Kings off the bench. Any big bodies to help beat up opposing teams when Sabonis is on the bench will be a welcomed addition in Sacramento. The most exciting gimmick in sports, the beam, will be on full display next season.

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Giannis can't fit any team that has people who hold the ball, that is just not how he plays. He is the type of guy who gets the ball and drives, so he needs people who could shoot around him in order for him to kick out to them. Lebron already does that, and AD is already inside, so that would not be a good deal.

Warriors were talked about because of this, he could have the ball, go in, and dish out to Klay or Curry and that would be amazing for them, and teams wouldn't be able to collapse on Curry, since Giannis would be able to actually play good too, so everyone would have to try to stop him, if not then he will score, if they do then he will pass out to greatest shooting duo ever. Not saying that trade will happen, of course it won't but at least I can say that would be a better fit.

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I don't think Giannis would be happy joining LeBron. In my opinion, he doesn't seem to fit with the team anymore, and I doubt they can accommodate Giannis considering LeBron and Davis already receive hefty salaries. Additionally, having three big men in the starting lineup doesn't appear favorable; it seems a bit odd in my opinion

Perhaps if a player who wants to be traded doesn't vocalize their preferred team, fans would not speculate as much. This would be better for the NBA, as fans might become disappointed and potentially withdraw their support from the team due to such speculation.

If I'm not mistaken, all this speculation regarding Giannis' potential leaving the Bucks came about after he said: "Winning a championship comes first. I don't want to be 20 years on the same team and don't win another championship." If so, we shouldn't expect him to leave the Bucks in a hurry in the next couple of seasons.
However, I wouldn't rule out that the Lakers could be his next team if he decides not to extend his contract with the Bucks. LeBron will probably be retired by then, and Davis' contract will also expire.

Well, technically, Giannis has still two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks before he gets a spot in the free agency but by the way, I don't think that he will be in that agency because before his contract will expire, there will be a lot of teams that will offer him as getting him is indeed a big team for the team. Of course, with a few first round picks and players to trade to make that happen but the teams are still willing to do that just to get Giannis.

This is all really just speculation everyone is making up. He made a statement about winning no matter what I think anyone would say that. The Bucks probably have zero interest in trading giannis since they are a top 1-3 team in the east, they are probably looking to build theor team not rebuild. All this speculation of where he is going is useless.

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Quote from: mirakal on August 31, 2023, 11:32:34 AM

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Quote from: Distinctin on August 30, 2023, 09:28:39 AM

I don't think Giannis would be happy joining LeBron. In my opinion, he doesn't seem to fit with the team anymore, and I doubt they can accommodate Giannis considering LeBron and Davis already receive hefty salaries. Additionally, having three big men in the starting lineup doesn't appear favorable; it seems a bit odd in my opinion

Perhaps if a player who wants to be traded doesn't vocalize their preferred team, fans would not speculate as much. This would be better for the NBA, as fans might become disappointed and potentially withdraw their support from the team due to such speculation.

If I'm not mistaken, all this speculation regarding Giannis' potential leaving the Bucks came about after he said: "Winning a championship comes first. I don't want to be 20 years on the same team and don't win another championship." If so, we shouldn't expect him to leave the Bucks in a hurry in the next couple of seasons.
However, I wouldn't rule out that the Lakers could be his next team if he decides not to extend his contract with the Bucks. LeBron will probably be retired by then, and Davis' contract will also expire.

Well, technically, Giannis has still two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks before he gets a spot in the free agency but by the way, I don't think that he will be in that agency because before his contract will expire, there will be a lot of teams that will offer him as getting him is indeed a big team for the team. Of course, with a few first round picks and players to trade to make that happen but the teams are still willing to do that just to get Giannis.

Yeah, different teams are surely willing to take that route just for the sake of offering it for Giannis,
we can't deny that Giannis' value is really high, especially if he will be added to a competitive squad.

Bringing him in will give the team a 2-way type of super-star with the height and skills both side
Giannis can provide decent numbers.

and we will expect that Bucks will try keeping him, his demands will be workout to make sure that they will let Giannis feel that
they are willing to spend to keep him and let him continue to lead and stay as the main alpha of his team.

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Quote from: dwyane36 on August 31, 2023, 08:46:53 AM

Quote from: Distinctin on August 30, 2023, 09:28:39 AM

I don't think Giannis would be happy joining LeBron. In my opinion, he doesn't seem to fit with the team anymore, and I doubt they can accommodate Giannis considering LeBron and Davis already receive hefty salaries. Additionally, having three big men in the starting lineup doesn't appear favorable; it seems a bit odd in my opinion

Perhaps if a player who wants to be traded doesn't vocalize their preferred team, fans would not speculate as much. This would be better for the NBA, as fans might become disappointed and potentially withdraw their support from the team due to such speculation.

If I'm not mistaken, all this speculation regarding Giannis' potential leaving the Bucks came about after he said: "Winning a championship comes first. I don't want to be 20 years on the same team and don't win another championship." If so, we shouldn't expect him to leave the Bucks in a hurry in the next couple of seasons.
However, I wouldn't rule out that the Lakers could be his next team if he decides not to extend his contract with the Bucks. LeBron will probably be retired by then, and Davis' contract will also expire.

Well, technically, Giannis has still two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks before he gets a spot in the free agency but by the way, I don't think that he will be in that agency because before his contract will expire, there will be a lot of teams that will offer him as getting him is indeed a big team for the team. Of course, with a few first round picks and players to trade to make that happen but the teams are still willing to do that just to get Giannis.

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Quote from: OgNasty on August 30, 2023, 04:26:11 PM

I hadn’t heard details about the Eric Lewis referee drama so I guess the NBA did a good job keeping it under wraps. However, it appears Eric Lewis has now “retired” after the NBA reviewed his social media accounts, so one can only imagine what it is he did. One thing is for sure though, his retirement wasn’t optional for him.

They need to stay anonymous regarding this topic and honestly, they are good at that. with no further explanations regarding what happened and no social media trends regarding the reasons for his retirement, surely we will all forget him and focus on the players instead because that's what matters to us. But in reality we know something really have been seen to be a reason for him to wrap his career as a referee in the NBA.

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Quote from: dwyane36 on August 31, 2023, 08:46:53 AM

Quote from: Distinctin on August 30, 2023, 09:28:39 AM

I don't think Giannis would be happy joining LeBron. In my opinion, he doesn't seem to fit with the team anymore, and I doubt they can accommodate Giannis considering LeBron and Davis already receive hefty salaries. Additionally, having three big men in the starting lineup doesn't appear favorable; it seems a bit odd in my opinion

Perhaps if a player who wants to be traded doesn't vocalize their preferred team, fans would not speculate as much. This would be better for the NBA, as fans might become disappointed and potentially withdraw their support from the team due to such speculation.

If I'm not mistaken, all this speculation regarding Giannis' potential leaving the Bucks came about after he said: "Winning a championship comes first. I don't want to be 20 years on the same team and don't win another championship." If so, we shouldn't expect him to leave the Bucks in a hurry in the next couple of seasons.
However, I wouldn't rule out that the Lakers could be his next team if he decides not to extend his contract with the Bucks. LeBron will probably be retired by then, and Davis' contract will also expire.

It would be a wiser deal if Anthony Davis is still there. But without them both, I don't think Giannis will take an offer without a sidekick near him.
Regarding the trade rumors, we could say every known player have experienced this. Heck, even his teammate Jrue Holiday is being connected to other teams. But, we have to pick the sources at where we should read it, one website known to Google always pops out when it comes to rumors but it's actually too far to happen.
It's better if it comes from NBA or the known basketball analysts of ESPN like Woj.
Oh, and news from NBA today are mostly from the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Like this one.
https://www.nba.com/news/fiba-world-cup-standouts-aug-29-2023
Josh Giddey is actually my focus now as I also seen a good future about this guy on the last season. He can do triple double and double doubles most of the time and I think he will be a big factor for the OKC Thunder next season. Paired with SGA and the healed Chet Holmgren, they may still be green but this will be the time they will shine and will become the start of their All Star career.

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