What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’ve seen a ton of Spurs fans say Stephon Castle is totally untouchable, even for Giannis, so I just wanted to take the temperature on this: who would you rather have long-term? My answer is Dylan Harper. – 5:38 PM
I’ve seen a ton of Spurs fans say Stephon Castle is totally untouchable, even for Giannis, so I just wanted to take the temperature on this: who would you rather have long-term? My answer is Dylan Harper. – 5:38 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
The actual Giannis report kind of makes no sense… The Raptors are going to trade for Giannis without giving up Scottie Barnes? The Raptors have cap flexibility? pic.x.com/Jkmx81IMdV – 5:32 PM
The actual Giannis report kind of makes no sense… The Raptors are going to trade for Giannis without giving up Scottie Barnes? The Raptors have cap flexibility? pic.x.com/Jkmx81IMdV – 5:32 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Chris Mannix’s assessment of Giannis potentially not “fitting in” with OKC is bonkers. – 2:39 PM
Chris Mannix’s assessment of Giannis potentially not “fitting in” with OKC is bonkers. – 2:39 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
OKC Takes Game 5 | Lebron Best Shot At Chip | Best Giannis Trade Offers x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:59 AM
OKC Takes Game 5 | Lebron Best Shot At Chip | Best Giannis Trade Offers x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 10:59 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Mavericks, Spurs, 76ers, Hornets, Jazz, Wizards, Pelicans, Nets, Raptors, Rockets, Blazers, Bulls, Hawks, and more following the NBA Draft Lottery at the NBA Draft Combine on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba… – 10:20 AM
Story: Reporting on Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Mavericks, Spurs, 76ers, Hornets, Jazz, Wizards, Pelicans, Nets, Raptors, Rockets, Blazers, Bulls, Hawks, and more following the NBA Draft Lottery at the NBA Draft Combine on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2025-nba… – 10:20 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I’m LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about the Jayson Tatum’s injury sidelining him for a year, the Pacers eliminating the Cavaliers, the Thunder-Nuggets series and why it’s destined to go seven and who would you trade to get Giannis Antetokounmpo.
x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:26 AM
I’m LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about the Jayson Tatum’s injury sidelining him for a year, the Pacers eliminating the Cavaliers, the Thunder-Nuggets series and why it’s destined to go seven and who would you trade to get Giannis Antetokounmpo.
x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 12:26 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Bucks gotta be watching this and salivating.
Houston lost in the first round.
Oklahoma City in danger of losing in the second.
San Antonio jumps up to No. 2 in the lottery.
Just the absolute best-case scenario for them when it comes to generating a Giannis bidding war. – 11:18 PM
Bucks gotta be watching this and salivating.
Houston lost in the first round.
Oklahoma City in danger of losing in the second.
San Antonio jumps up to No. 2 in the lottery.
Just the absolute best-case scenario for them when it comes to generating a Giannis bidding war. – 11:18 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
What’s on the line for Jokic this postseason?
Given what’s happened with Giannis/Luka/Tatum & SGA’s performance, his place as “Best Player Alive” isn’t in question.
It’s more about this: How high can he rise if he carries this team to a title? He’s already Top 20 All Time, but pic.x.com/W1AQkJFJpL – 7:26 PM
What’s on the line for Jokic this postseason?
Given what’s happened with Giannis/Luka/Tatum & SGA’s performance, his place as “Best Player Alive” isn’t in question.
It’s more about this: How high can he rise if he carries this team to a title? He’s already Top 20 All Time, but pic.x.com/W1AQkJFJpL – 7:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The NBA Draft Lottery has spoken, but how will Cooper Flagg, Giannis and that No. 10 Suns pick going to the Rockets affect Kevin Durant’s trade market? Here are a BUNCH of hypothetical trades, featuring dark horse suitors and crazy 3-team deals: bit.ly/43eWJCM – 12:03 PM
The NBA Draft Lottery has spoken, but how will Cooper Flagg, Giannis and that No. 10 Suns pick going to the Rockets affect Kevin Durant’s trade market? Here are a BUNCH of hypothetical trades, featuring dark horse suitors and crazy 3-team deals: bit.ly/43eWJCM – 12:03 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
If Cooper is going West, and Giannis might be, and Tatum is out … going to be quite the Eastern Conference next season. – 10:22 PM
If Cooper is going West, and Giannis might be, and Tatum is out … going to be quite the Eastern Conference next season. – 10:22 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
If that’s a torn Achilles for Jayson Tatum, the East could be wide-open next season.
A Giannis trade suddenly makes some more sense for the Nets, but the lottery results significantly decreased the chances of that happening, IMO. – 10:16 PM
If that’s a torn Achilles for Jayson Tatum, the East could be wide-open next season.
A Giannis trade suddenly makes some more sense for the Nets, but the lottery results significantly decreased the chances of that happening, IMO. – 10:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
If Giannis wants out of Milwaukee and the Spurs have interest in him, a hypothetical trade package from San Antonio just got stronger with today’s lottery results.
open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 8:12 PM
If Giannis wants out of Milwaukee and the Spurs have interest in him, a hypothetical trade package from San Antonio just got stronger with today’s lottery results.
open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 8:12 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Not only do the Nets fall, but the Mavericks and Spurs move up to No. 1 and 2 and can now put together incredible trade packages for Giannis, if they choose. – 7:51 PM
Not only do the Nets fall, but the Mavericks and Spurs move up to No. 1 and 2 and can now put together incredible trade packages for Giannis, if they choose. – 7:51 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Rockets reportedly interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo, but not so much trades for Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Zion Williamson
Considering how good their team is, and all the potential trade assets they have, the Rockets can afford to be patient.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/rocke… – 6:46 PM
Rockets reportedly interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo, but not so much trades for Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Zion Williamson
Considering how good their team is, and all the potential trade assets they have, the Rockets can afford to be patient.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/rocke… – 6:46 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Does Heat have enough to get involved in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Exploring the possibility – 6:46 PM
Does Heat have enough to get involved in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Exploring the possibility – 6:46 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
We’re talking Giannis and Houston trade scenarios, and how the Rockets are approaching that possibility this summer — before the NBA Draft Lottery kicks off live. Stream starts at 5:30 pm CT. playback.tv/clutchfans?s=b… – 6:29 PM
We’re talking Giannis and Houston trade scenarios, and how the Rockets are approaching that possibility this summer — before the NBA Draft Lottery kicks off live. Stream starts at 5:30 pm CT. playback.tv/clutchfans?s=b… – 6:29 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“This is something that the teams have been waiting to hear. They’ve been preparing for this moment for a long time.”
@WindhorstESPN says other teams have been waiting for the moment Giannis might look to leave Milwaukee 👀 pic.x.com/Afc84HlYUd – 3:36 PM
“This is something that the teams have been waiting to hear. They’ve been preparing for this moment for a long time.”
@WindhorstESPN says other teams have been waiting for the moment Giannis might look to leave Milwaukee 👀 pic.x.com/Afc84HlYUd – 3:36 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Will the 2025 offseason be known as the summer of Giannis?
To help understand what could be at stake, we tiered 29 teams on where they stand if Giannis is open to being traded.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:21 PM
Will the 2025 offseason be known as the summer of Giannis?
To help understand what could be at stake, we tiered 29 teams on where they stand if Giannis is open to being traded.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:21 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Heads up, Lakers Talk fam! The show will be on tonight from 6-8 pm PT! We’ll get into Lakers trade rumors involving Austin Reaves and Giannis, plus your calls at 877-710-ESPN! @RajChipalu will drop by at 6:30, then @NickVanExit at 7:15! Be there!!! AK – 3:11 PM
Heads up, Lakers Talk fam! The show will be on tonight from 6-8 pm PT! We’ll get into Lakers trade rumors involving Austin Reaves and Giannis, plus your calls at 877-710-ESPN! @RajChipalu will drop by at 6:30, then @NickVanExit at 7:15! Be there!!! AK – 3:11 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Heads up, Lakers fans! Lakers Talk will be on @ESPNLosAngeles tonight from 6-8 pm PT! We’ll get into Lakers trade rumors involving Austin Reaves and Giannis, plus your calls at 877-710-ESPN! @RajChipalu will drop by at 6:30, then @NickVanExit at 7:15! Be there!!! AK – 3:09 PM
Heads up, Lakers fans! Lakers Talk will be on @ESPNLosAngeles tonight from 6-8 pm PT! We’ll get into Lakers trade rumors involving Austin Reaves and Giannis, plus your calls at 877-710-ESPN! @RajChipalu will drop by at 6:30, then @NickVanExit at 7:15! Be there!!! AK – 3:09 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
At @TheAthletic: A look at what Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks may be able to get done in a “gap year” from contention nytimes.com/athletic/63421… – 2:39 PM
At @TheAthletic: A look at what Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks may be able to get done in a “gap year” from contention nytimes.com/athletic/63421… – 2:39 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Where could Giannis Antetokounmpo land this offseason?
@TheFrankIsola has one destination in mind, and it makes a lot of sense pic.x.com/jJAIIrHXP0 – 2:19 PM
Where could Giannis Antetokounmpo land this offseason?
@TheFrankIsola has one destination in mind, and it makes a lot of sense pic.x.com/jJAIIrHXP0 – 2:19 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
In wake of today’s ESPN report, does Heat have enough to get involved in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at what would make this challenging for the Heat to pull off – 1:50 PM
In wake of today’s ESPN report, does Heat have enough to get involved in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes? miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… A look at what would make this challenging for the Heat to pull off – 1:50 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
The teams that have been mentioned by national outlets as top contenders for Giannis – Houston, Spurs, Brooklyn (OKC if they choose) – all have had many years of losing to get to this asset point. Heat simply doesn’t want to do that. After glory years, Spurs accepted losing & – 1:35 PM
The teams that have been mentioned by national outlets as top contenders for Giannis – Houston, Spurs, Brooklyn (OKC if they choose) – all have had many years of losing to get to this asset point. Heat simply doesn’t want to do that. After glory years, Spurs accepted losing & – 1:35 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly “open minded” about possible trade this offseason
It’s a balancing act. Where might Antetokounmpo want to go and sign a contract extension? What teams can offer the best trade packages?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/giann… – 12:47 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly “open minded” about possible trade this offseason
It’s a balancing act. Where might Antetokounmpo want to go and sign a contract extension? What teams can offer the best trade packages?
nbcsports.com/nba/news/giann… – 12:47 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Diving into the Rockets offseason, with intel on all of the star player scenarios that might be in play if they take a swing, at @TheAthletic (yes, including that Giannis guy)
W/ @KellyIko
nytimes.com/athletic/63469… – 11:52 AM
Diving into the Rockets offseason, with intel on all of the star player scenarios that might be in play if they take a swing, at @TheAthletic (yes, including that Giannis guy)
W/ @KellyIko
nytimes.com/athletic/63469… – 11:52 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The radio show is live coast-to-coast on the @InfSportsNet 10-noon ET: The NBA Playoffs toughest lesson, Giannis’ future, @sam_amick, Buy or Sell, Carr retires, a Pacers-we-told-you-so, @Ryan_Hickey3’s dance moves, more.
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@SIRIUSXM 375 – 9:52 AM
The radio show is live coast-to-coast on the @InfSportsNet 10-noon ET: The NBA Playoffs toughest lesson, Giannis’ future, @sam_amick, Buy or Sell, Carr retires, a Pacers-we-told-you-so, @Ryan_Hickey3’s dance moves, more.
LISTEN:
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@Audacy app
@SIRIUSXM 375 – 9:52 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀🇬🇷 Any potential talks involving Antetokounmpo begin with his own view on the future—whether he sees a long-term path in Milwaukee or believes another franchise may be a better fit. pic.x.com/RA1PZAZjWE – 9:52 AM
👀🇬🇷 Any potential talks involving Antetokounmpo begin with his own view on the future—whether he sees a long-term path in Milwaukee or believes another franchise may be a better fit. pic.x.com/RA1PZAZjWE – 9:52 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
If the Spurs or Rockets jump up to #2 tonight, I think they win the Giannis sweepstakes. More here on Friday’s KOC Show @KevinOConnorNBA: youtube.com/watch?v=7KImkT… – 9:48 AM
If the Spurs or Rockets jump up to #2 tonight, I think they win the Giannis sweepstakes. More here on Friday’s KOC Show @KevinOConnorNBA: youtube.com/watch?v=7KImkT… – 9:48 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
I ranked all of the trade packages that every team could put together for Giannis a few weeks ago. Looking relevant today!
sportingnews.com/us/nba/milwauk… – 9:40 AM
I ranked all of the trade packages that every team could put together for Giannis a few weeks ago. Looking relevant today!
sportingnews.com/us/nba/milwauk… – 9:40 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly open-minded about remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 9:11 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly open-minded about remaining in Milwaukee or playing elsewhere #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 9:11 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to consider leaving the Milwaukee Bucks @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 8:59 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to consider leaving the Milwaukee Bucks @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/giannis-ant… – 8:59 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Sources – Giannis Antetokounmpo to explore best fits outside of Milwaukee – ESPN espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:55 AM
Sources – Giannis Antetokounmpo to explore best fits outside of Milwaukee – ESPN espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:55 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has not made any firm decisions, but for the first time in his career, he is open-minded about whether his best fit is remaining in Milwaukee – or playing elsewhere, league sources told ESPN.
Story on ESPN: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:46 AM
Two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has not made any firm decisions, but for the first time in his career, he is open-minded about whether his best fit is remaining in Milwaukee – or playing elsewhere, league sources told ESPN.
Story on ESPN: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:46 AM
More on this storyline
Until then, the front office will continue to scour the league for players who can work with Stephen Curry. Sources say Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo made a surprise visit to Curry’s party at a bar on the Chase Center concourse on the eve of February’s All-Star Game, giving some the impression he’d be open to joining forces with Curry someday. Antetokounmpo is reportedly open to considering a move out of Milwaukee, but Golden State’s potential trade package pales in comparison to those of teams like the Rockets, Spurs, and even the lottery-winning Mavericks. Instead, the Warriors may need to continue pursuing deals on the margins. The Warriors have something with the Curry-Butler-Draymond trio, but they need an infusion of youth and talent around them. Even Kuminga isn’t expected back. -via The Ringer / May 14, 2025
League sources told RG that both the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are viewed as motivated to improve quickly. Houston holds several of Brooklyn’s future picks and just made a playoff push. San Antonio, building around Victor Wembanyama, has a deep asset pool and appears positioned to act aggressively. Another team to monitor is the Brooklyn Nets, who present significant salary cap flexibility in the largest market in the United States. While their current roster lacks the high-end player talent to headline a deal, their control of Phoenix’s draft future could make them a potential facilitator in a larger framework—or even a fallback destination if the roster improves through other acquisitions this summer. -via Responsible Gaming / May 13, 2025
League sources told RG that Atlanta is evaluating several candidates to lead basketball operations, including CAA’s Austin Brown and Octagon’s Alex Saratsis, Antetokounmpo’s longtime agent. While such a hire wouldn’t automatically shift the franchise’s direction, it would naturally draw interest from around the league. Another layer of alignment is also in play. Multiple sources told RG that Hawks head coach Quin Snyder has substantial input in basketball operations, and he, too, is represented by Octagon president Phil de Picciotto. That shared agency connection across head coach, a possible front-office hire, and a player of Antetokounmpo’s stature could help foster cohesion if Atlanta explored a bold swing. -via Responsible Gaming / May 13, 2025