Lakers Pursued Giannis at Deadline With 1 First-Round Pick, Eyeing Stronger Summer Bid
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Updated · Silver Screen and Roll · May 11
Lakers Pursued Giannis at Deadline With 1 First-Round Pick, Eyeing Stronger Summer Bid
8 articles · Updated · Silver Screen and Roll · May 11
ESPN reported the Lakers were among playoff teams that asked Milwaukee about Giannis Antetokounmpo at February’s trade deadline, though their interest never produced a serious offer.
One first-round pick, expiring salaries and even a possible Austin Reaves inclusion left Los Angeles well short of the Bucks’ apparent price for a superstar deal.
That price is expected to stay steep this summer — a young blue-chip player and/or a surplus of draft picks — with a robust market likely involving multiple contenders.
Los Angeles could return with three first-round picks, cap space and a potential Reaves sign-and-trade, but the Lakers still may struggle to match stronger bidders if Antetokounmpo truly becomes available.
With Houston offering a young All-Star, can the Lakers' draft-pick-heavy package realistically compete for Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Is trading their entire future for an aging, injury-plagued superstar the Lakers' best path back to a championship?