Warriors Checked in on Giannis

The Warriors' pursuit of Antetokounmpo signals a willingness to shake up their roster around Stephen Curry. Other teams like the Heat, Knicks, and Timberwolves were also reportedly interested. Golden State's offer likely centered around Draymond Green due to Jimmy Butler's injury. Jonathan Kuminga was also a key piece that the Warriors eventually traded to Atlanta for Kristaps Porzingis when the Giannis deal fell through. Despite Antetokounmpo's commitment to the Bucks at the deadline, his teammate Bobby Portis expressed uncertainty about Antetokounmpo's long-term future in Milwaukee. This leaves the door open for the Warriors to potentially revisit a trade this offseason. Draymond Green has a $27.7 million player option for the 2026-27 season. If Green picks up his player option, it increases the likelihood of a trade.