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3 Reasons Blazers Are the Dark Horse in Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Sweepstakes

Portland Trail Blazers On SI·Jeremy Brener·17 days ago
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The Portland Trail Blazers are among the potential teams that could trade for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. Several teams will want to trade for the Greek Freak, but only one will be able to pull off a deal if the Bucks choose to move on from the 2021 NBA Finals MVP. Here's a look at three reasons why the Blazers shouldn't be ruled out of a possible trade: Blazers Have Bucks' Picks Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle. | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images The Blazers hold the keys to the Bucks' long-term flexibility, creating a unique leverage point for any potential deal. Following the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade, the Blazers secured significant control over the Bucks' draft capital through swap rights in 2028 and 2030. The 2029 outlook is even more complex and valuable, as Portland owns the rights to the most and least favorable first-round picks among their own, Boston’s, and Milwaukee’s selections.…

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