The Golden State Warriors are still searching for that one big move to reignite their championship window - but if their sights are still set on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the odds are getting slimmer by the day.
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The Milwaukee Bucks don’t seem particularly interested in what Golden State is offering. Sure, the idea of post-Steph Curry era draft picks might sound intriguing on paper, but when you're talking about potentially moving the greatest player in franchise history, future first-rounders - no matter how far out - just don't carry the weight needed to anchor a blockbuster deal. Especially not for a player like Giannis, who still shifts the balance of power in the league every time he steps on the floor.
Meanwhile, other teams are quietly - and not-so-quietly - putting together more compelling trade packages. The Minnesota Timberwolves, for example, are reportedly in a better position to make a serious run at Antetokounmpo if Milwaukee ever opens the door.
That leaves the Warriors in a tricky spot: they still have a generational talent in Steph Curry playing at an elite level, but the window won’t stay open forever. If the Giannis dream is fading, Golden State has to pivot - and fast.
One name that keeps surfacing? Pascal Siakam.
According to reports, the Warriors have had their eye on Siakam before, and he’s once again being linked to the Bay. The connection makes sense.
Siakam brings championship experience, versatility on both ends, and the kind of two-way presence that could help Golden State retool without a full rebuild. He’s not Giannis - no one is - but he’s a high-level player who could slide seamlessly into Steve Kerr’s system and help bridge the gap between eras.
The Indiana Pacers, Siakam’s current team, are in an interesting spot. After last season’s Finals run - and the wear and tear that came with it - this year feels like a bit of a reset.
Tyrese Haliburton is expected back next season, and the thinking inside the Pacers' front office seems to be about building around him, not breaking things apart. That means holding onto key pieces, not shopping them.
In fact, Indiana is reportedly more focused on adding a long-term center than subtracting from its core.
So if Golden State wants to make something happen with Siakam, it would take a surprising turn of events - something on the level of the Luka Doncic trade - to get Indiana to even consider it. Still, in a league where front-office decisions can pivot in a matter of hours, it’s worth keeping an eye on.
The Warriors know they can’t waste what’s left of Steph’s prime. Whether it’s Siakam or someone else, they’ll need to get aggressive - and creative - if they want to keep the championship window cracked open just a little longer.