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10 NBA Teams Swirling For Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

There are reportedly 10 NBA teams swirling for a potential Giannis trade as we inch closer to the offseason.

The 2026 NBA Finals matchup is set. The San Antonio Spurs will be taking on the New York Knicks. The Spurs are coming off a huge Game 7 win at Oklahoma City. Meanwhile, the Knicks are coming off a clean, 4-0 series sweep against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Finals should be fun, but the offseason could be electric, as well. LeBron James is a free agent and Giannis is rumored to want out of Milwaukee. Where will the Bucks star wind up?

 Jan 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) walks from the court following the game against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Jan 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) walks from the court following the game against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images © Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images.

Following their Game 7 loss to San Antonio, the Oklahoma City Thunder are emerging as a potential favorite for a Giannis trade.

The Thunder are armed with several intriguing young players, including Chet Holmgren - who had a disastrous Game 7, scoring just four points - and a bevy of draft assets. If the Thunder want to make a huge move to get back at San Antonio heading into next season, a Giannis trade could be the ticket.

But other teams are swirling, too.

10 NBA teams mentioned for potential Giannis trade

According to the latest futures markets, 10 NBA teams have been mentioned as potential favorites for a Giannis trade.

The list is as follows:

  1. Miami Heat
  2. OKC Thunder
  3. Portland Trail Blazers
  4. Boston Celtics
  5. Cleveland Cavaliers
  6. Brooklyn Nets
  7. Orlando Magic
  8. New York Knicks
  9. Minnesota Timberwolves
  10. Golden State Warriors

The Heat have been linked to Giannis forever, but clearly, there are several major suitors swirling right now.

Where do you see him ending up?

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