The San Antonio Spurs have already taken a massive leap forward by landing All-Star guard De’Aaron Fox to pair with generational talent Victor Wembanyama. After years of patient rebuilding, the Spurs are knocking on the door of contention.
But in the ruthless Western Conference, where the Thunder, Timberwolves, Rockets, and Nuggets are surging, “good” isn’t good enough. San Antonio has positioned itself as a rising force, but they have the assets and cap flexibility to make an even bolder move: going all-in for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis’ future in Milwaukee is clouded after yet another early playoff exit, this time a first-round loss to the Indiana Pacers that sparked frustration and internal meetings about his long-term outlook. With Damian Lillard sidelined and the Bucks facing hard roster decisions, whispers around the league suggest Giannis could become the next superstar domino to fall, and no team is better suited to strike than San Antonio.
Proposed Trade Details
San Antonio Spurs Receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks Receive: Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, 2025 First-Round Pick (SAS), 2027 First-Round Pick (SAS), 2028 First-Round Pick (SAS)
Pairing the two-time MVP with Wembanyama, Fox, and a deep supporting cast would not only make the Spurs instant title favorites in the West, but it would also create one of the most athletic, versatile, and terrifying frontcourts the NBA has ever seen. Let’s dive into how the Spurs can flip the league and build the next great superteam.
San Antonio Spurs Create Arguably The Scariest Big Three Ever
If this trade goes through, the Spurs will possibly be unleashing the most physically overwhelming Big Three the NBA has seen in decades. Imagine Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP and perennial All-NBA force, lining up next to 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama, who just finished his second season averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks per game.
Add in De’Aaron Fox, the electric guard San Antonio acquired earlier this year, coming off a 23.5-point-per-game season with elite speed and shot creation. This trio would blend size, athleticism, and versatility, making them a nightmare matchup for every contender, from OKC to Denver to Minnesota to Boston.
Beyond the star power, the fit is nearly seamless. Giannis and Wemby would form a twin-tower defensive wall that could erase mistakes and dominate the glass, with Giannis still averaging 30.4 points and 11.9 rebounds this season despite Milwaukee’s playoff disappointment.
Offensively, Giannis’ downhill attacks and transition play would thrive alongside Fox’s speed and Wemby’s emerging perimeter game. This is a superteam where each star amplifies the other’s strengths rather than overlapping, and under the guidance of new head coach Mitch Johnson, they could play a dynamic, modern style that overwhelms teams on both ends.
The Spurs, once the epitome of patient team-building, would instantly transform into title favorites in the West. They already made waves by going all-in for Fox, signaling that they’re done waiting and want to build a dynasty.
Milwaukee Bucks Re-Tool And Kickstart A New Era
For Milwaukee, this is the bittersweet kind of deal that no franchise wants to make, but sometimes has to. Giannis has given the Bucks everything: an MVP, a championship in 2021, and 12 dominant seasons. But after yet another early playoff flameout, a frustrated Giannis reportedly met with team leadership to discuss his future.
With Damian Lillard’s Achilles injury casting doubt on the Bucks’ immediate window, this trade would allow Milwaukee to pivot rather than spiral, returning a young, talented core that can grow into something new.
Devin Vassell would headline the package, and he’s no throw-in. The 24-year-old wing just averaged 16.3 points per game on 44.3% from the field and 36.8% from three this season, showing flashes of two-way star potential.
Keldon Johnson, a 20-point scorer in his best season, brings toughness and a downhill scoring punch that fits Milwaukee’s gritty identity. And Jeremy Sochan, just 21, gives them a versatile, defensive-minded forward who’s drawn early comparisons to Draymond Green with his playmaking and switchability.
Add in three unprotected first-round picks, and suddenly, the Bucks have both a new foundation and the draft capital to reshape their future. Rather than clinging to a fading window, Milwaukee could embrace a younger, more flexible core while keeping Lillard (if he returns healthy) or pivoting further.
A Blockbuster Trade That Will Shake Up The Western Conference For Good
If this deal goes down, the balance of power in the West gets obliterated and rebuilt in San Antonio’s image. The Thunder, Timberwolves, and Nuggets have spent the past year battling for conference supremacy, but none of them would have an answer for a Giannis-Wemby-Fox trio that combines elite defense, transition firepower, and unmatched length.
Teams that built themselves to beat Jokic or slow down Anthony Edwards would now have to contend with a team that’s taller, faster, and more versatile than anyone else in the league. It’s not just the West that would feel the aftershocks since this move would echo across the entire NBA.
The Spurs, who have quietly amassed cap space and assets while developing Wembanyama, would go from a League Pass darling to the prohibitive championship favorite. The Lakers’ LeBron-Luka pairing? Denver’s Jokic-Murray duo? Minnesota’s rising core? All suddenly look smaller and slower compared to what San Antonio could roll out every night.
