NBA Trade Rumors: Spurs-Giannis Trade Proposal: The Freak Meets the Alien in San Antonio?
With the Bucks eliminated early once again and Damian Lillard sidelined indefinitely, the speculation around a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo trade request is heating up. One of the more fascinating possibilities? A San Antonio Spurs mega-deal that would unite the NBA’s most freakish talents — Giannis and Victor Wembanyama.
The Proposed Trade
Spurs receive:
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Bucks receive:
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Devin Vassell
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Keldon Johnson
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Malaki Branham
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Blake Wesley
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2025 first-round pick
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2025 first-round pick (via Hawks)
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2027 first-round pick (via Hawks)
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2029 first-round pick
Why It Works for the Spurs
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Giannis + Wemby = Defensive Apocalypse. No team in modern NBA history would boast this level of interior and perimeter defense with such athleticism and length.
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Offensive synergy: Wembanyama’s shooting and handle + Giannis’s downhill gravity = unguardable.
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Spurs retain De’Aaron Fox and Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle — forming a deadly two-way core.
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The team has already moved out of the tanking phase. Adding Giannis would immediately make them a title contender in a loaded West.
Why It Works for the Bucks
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Milwaukee gets four first-round picks, two of which could be lottery picks as soon as next year.
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Keldon Johnson (25) and Devin Vassell (23) are productive, proven, and under contract.
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Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley are developmental dice rolls but have upside, especially with more opportunity.
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A clean way to kickstart a full rebuild — much like how OKC reset with Paul George and Westbrook trades.
Comparison to Other Proposals
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Thunder's rumored offer (7 firsts + Nikola Topić + Caruso/Hartenstein) is deeper in draft capital and proven assets.
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Raptors’ offer (RJ Barrett, Poeltl, and 4 firsts) has less upside.
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The Spurs' advantage: young, NBA-ready scorers and top-15 picks immediately available in 2025, plus Wemby makes San Antonio a potential Giannis destination of choice.
The Verdict
This deal is one of the most balanced win-win scenarios if Antetokounmpo forces Milwaukee’s hand. San Antonio gets an MVP-caliber co-star for Wembanyama. Milwaukee walks away with multiple future cornerstones and high picks.
But here’s the real question:
Would Giannis want to play in San Antonio — or would the Bucks only move him if he specifically lists it as a preferred destination?
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