It is the reality for small market teams in the NBA. They have a tough time keeping some of the game’s biggest stars on their team and at the first sign of trouble, it causes a lot of rumors about those superstars.
That is the situation the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves in right now when it comes to Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak has grown into that status so far with the Bucks being named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2020 and will most likely win MVP as well for the second straight season.
However, the Bucks are currently down 3-1 in the semifinals to the Miami Heat and that has sparked talks that Antetokounmpo wants out of Milwaukee. According to oddsmakers, the Philadelphia 76ers are amongst a group of teams that could add the talented Bucks star.
Best odds for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s next team according to https://t.co/dNx11X49di
Miami Heat +300
Toronto Raptors +400
New Orleans Pelicans +500
New York Knicks +500
Philadelphia 76ers +500(h/t @5ReasonsSports ) pic.twitter.com/MGD8vjBWnP
— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) September 8, 2020
Antetokounmpo is not scheduled to be a free agent until the 2021 offseason so if Philadelphia were to acquire him, they would have to make a trade for him. The Sixers would also most likely have to move one of either Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid as the fit between those three would be really tough on offense in order to create space. [lawrence-related id=37516,37513,37507]