It’s the kind of hypothetical deal that instantly shifts the NBA landscape and it’s coming from Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey, who floated the idea of the San Antonio Spurs landing none other than Giannis Antetokounmpo in a stunning megatrade with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The idea? Pair Giannis with Victor Wembanyama and create one of the most terrifying frontcourts in league history.
San Antonio Spurs Receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks Receive: Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Stephon Castle, 2027 Atlanta Hawks first-round pick, 2029 San Antonio Spurs first-round pick, 2031 Sacramento Kings first-round pick swap, 2032 San Antonio Spurs first-round pick swap, three second-round picks
This package combines young talent with long-term draft flexibility, exactly what a franchise would need in return for a generational player like Giannis.
It also reflects a growing belief across the league that San Antonio, thanks to its combination of cap space, assets, and Wembanyama, is a prime landing spot if Giannis ever becomes available.
While Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade, the Bucks’ ongoing struggles and uncertain future are fueling rumors. Milwaukee’s roster is aging fast. Khris Middleton is gone, Damian Lillard is for sure out of the 2025-26 season, and Brook Lopez is nearing the end of his run.
The Bucks are no longer the terrifying juggernaut they once were. Even if Giannis publicly commits, insiders believe teams are circling. The Spurs are one of the few franchises with the means, and the timeline, to make a real pitch.
The Spurs Can Launch A Dynasty That Lasts A Decade
Imagine it: a Giannis-Wembanyama frontcourt. Two 7-footers who can defend all five positions, dominate the rim on both ends, and pass like oversized guards. Wembanyama’s stretch game and weakside help defense would complement Giannis’ bulldozing drives and transition speed perfectly.
This duo would instantly become the most defensively dominant pairing since Tim Duncan and David Robinson and even that might be underselling it.
San Antonio wouldn’t be mortgaging the entire future either. Devin Vassell is a strong young wing, but the Spurs would be keeping players like Jeremy Sochan and potentially even Castle depending on negotiations. That’s the beauty of their asset-rich situation: they could swing for a superstar without stripping the entire core bare.
The Bucks Get Great Talent To Start A Rebuild
On the Bucks’ side, the trade would be painful—but pragmatic. If Giannis walks in 2026 or declines to re-sign long-term, Milwaukee risks being left empty-handed. In this deal, they gain three promising young players, a top lottery guard prospect in Castle, and enough draft capital to rebuild in earnest.
Vassell can be a 20-point scorer in the right system. Keldon Johnson has already proved he can carry offensive loads. Castle is the reigning rookie of the year. The three first-rounders and swaps give them long-term security and options.
It’s the kind of trade that nobody expects until it happens. But if Milwaukee finally accepts that its title window has slammed shut, and if San Antonio is ready to fast-track the Wemby era, this blockbuster might make perfect basketball sense.
