The Warriors are going all-in on a bold pursuit: Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the trade deadline looming, Golden State has zeroed in on the Bucks' two-time MVP as their top-and only-target, according to league sources. Everyone on the roster is reportedly on the table except for Stephen Curry, underscoring just how serious the franchise is about making a seismic move.
Owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. are said to be fully aligned on this approach. The message is clear: if there’s a shot to bring Giannis to the Bay, they’re taking it. But if the Bucks hold firm and no deal materializes by Thursday’s deadline, the Warriors are prepared to hit pause, keep their best chips intact, and revisit the conversation this summer.
Milwaukee, for its part, hasn’t shut the door. Sources say the Bucks haven’t rejected Golden State’s latest offer, and there’s genuine intrigue within their front office-led by GM Jon Horst-about the sheer volume of future assets the Warriors could offer.
That’s a big deal. It suggests the Bucks are at least listening, even if they’re in no rush to make a move.
Any real traction is expected to come in the final hours before the deadline.
If the Bucks decide to hold onto Giannis through the rest of the season, that likely means Jonathan Kuminga stays put-for now. Golden State holds a significant team option on Kuminga for the 2026-27 season, and keeping him as a potential centerpiece in offseason talks is a strategic play. He’s shown flashes of star potential, and the Warriors aren’t eager to part with him unless it’s for a true game-changer.
Golden State has also kicked the tires on other names like Michael Porter Jr. and Trey Murphy III, but those conversations haven’t gained much traction. The focus remains squarely on Giannis.
There’s another twist that could shake things up: Draymond Green. According to sources, don’t rule out the possibility of Green being included in a potential Giannis deal-especially if it helps facilitate a three-team trade that unlocks more assets. One rival executive even floated the idea of Green returning to the Warriors in free agency after opting out, potentially helping another contender in the short term before circling back to the Bay.
It’s a complicated puzzle, and the Warriors know it. But they also know what’s at stake.
Pairing Giannis with Curry would instantly vault them back into title contention and extend their championship window in a way few other moves could. It’s a swing for the fences-but with the deadline approaching, we’ll soon find out if it connects.