The Golden State Warriors have wanted Giannis Antetokounmpo for several years, but their chances of landing him took a blow based on the latest report. Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic reported that "it’s widely believed he’d prefer to play for an Eastern Conference team." Antetokounmpo has two years left on his contract, but the second year is a player option. That means he could become a free agent next offseason. That's why the Bucks are expected to trade him. They can't risk losing him for nothing. But it also means the acquiring team will want an assurance that Antetokounmpo will sign an extension, which is why Antetokounmpo's preference is an important part of this saga. Would Landing a Top-4 Pick Improve Warriors' Chances? The Warriors have a 9.4 chance of landing a top-four pick in Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery. Amick and Nehm wrote about the ramifications of the result of the draft lottery.…