Antetokounmpo said for the first time that he wanted to join forces with Curry. Warriors and Bucks trading plan: 7 first round picks to package Kumingga

The latest report from the famous NBA reporter Shams Sharania, after the Warriors were eliminated by the Timberwolves, the Warriors' management made up their minds to get Antetokounmpo through the trade, and proposed to the Bucks that Kumingga signed first and then exchanged, and packaged 7 first-round draft picks. Antetokounmpo's own attitude will play a decisive role in this trade.

On the Minnesota plane to the Bay Area, the Warriors management, coaching staff and core players held a short meeting to clarify the plan to introduce the All-Stars during the offseason transaction. After the Warriors traded Jimmy Butler, the direction of team building in the next three or four years has become clear, and the team's competitiveness is also optimistic. Curry's accidental injury has brought the sweet journey to an abrupt end. "The combination of Curry, Butler and Green should last for two or three seasons, but to reach the Finals in the fiercely competitive West, there will definitely be an All-Star player." Saranya said, "The Warriors have long been ready to make a big deal in the offseason, and the number one goal is of course Antetokounmpo."

The Warriors have always had a strong interest in introducing Antetokounmpo and are actively preparing for related work. Curry is 37 years old and Butler is 35 years old. If you want to maintain your competitiveness after this season's All-Star game next season, you will inevitably need to add an All-Star player at your peak. Curry, Butler, Green, Moody and Pozimsky's starting lineup have 16 wins and 3 losses, with a net victory of 17.9 points per 100 rounds. Butler's trade has opened a window for the Warriors to re-compete the championship, but before they can actually win the championship, superstars like Durant or Antetokounmpo are still needed to join. The Warriors management decided to go all out to reach an Antetokounmpo deal, which was open to leaving the Bucks and joining the Warriors.

"Trading Antetokounmpo is a natural decision for the Warriors. It can not only meet the current needs of winning the championship, but also find the core players to build the team in the future." Sharania said, "Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy asked the Bucks General Manager Jon Horst and tried to propose a preliminary trading framework." Several executives confirmed that the Warriors put all the chips in their hands on the negotiating table, and the Bucks can choose at will, including four first-round unprotected draft picks, namely 2026, 2028, 2030 and 2032. In addition, it also provides the right to swap first-round picks in 2027, 2029 and 2031 first-round picks. In other words, the Warriors are willing to exchange 7 first-round picks for Antetokounmpo.

The Warriors want to successfully reach the Antetokounmpo deal, and Kumingga's signing first and then exchange is also a key link. As a restricted free agent, the Warriors can match any offer in the free agent market. Antetokounmpo's contract has three years left, with a salary of $57.61 million in 2025-26. The Warriors need to sign Kumingga first and then exchange it, and then package Moody and Hildga together with a salary of $20 million to match Antetokounmpo's contract salary. For the Warriors, it is completely worth it to pay Antetokounmpo for a huge price. Curry and Butler have only two years left in the contract, and by then, it can completely rebuild an winning team around Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo is only 30 years old and has just entered the prime of his career. However, the Bucks have been out of the first round of the playoffs for three years, and it will be difficult for them to strengthen the lineup through drafts, trades or free agent signing in the future. Antetokounmpo's personal choice becomes the most important indicator for the Warriors' deal negotiations with the Bucks, or any team wants to reach a deal with the Bucks. Antetokounmpo is very interested in joining forces with Curry. During the All-Star Weekend, Antetokounmpo also attended Curry and Green's private parties. League executives confirmed that Antetokounmpo is also open to joining the Warriors. ”

Rockets and Spurs have sufficient bargaining chips, and the Knicks, Nets and Mavericks are also negotiating and talking with the Bucks. When the bargaining chips are relatively fair, the Bucks will fully respect Antetokounmpo's personal choice. Sharania said that Curry and Butler will come forward to recruit Antetokounmpo, and the Warriors strive to reach a deal before the 2025 draft. Although Antetokounmpo has not yet formally submitted a trade application, the Bucks can be controlled. The work of the management and coaching staff is extremely disappointing. He is eager to win the championship again. Joining Curry and Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly the best opportunity. The Warriors do need to prove something, time has not slipped away from them. Butler's 14-week flash of joining the team is not a return, but a real resurgence. Butler was asked how to discuss plans for next season with Curry and Green. "This question is good, very good. "Butler said when asked about the Warriors' trading plan, "Maybe we started planning on the plane, on the way back to the Bay Area. The next offseason will definitely be a special summer. ”

"For the first time in Antetokounmpo's career, he discussed the future of his career with an open mind, and expressed his thoughts on wanting to win the championship for the first time in his team outside the Bucks. "Sarania said, "Warriors boss Joe Lacob participated in the gathering of Antetokounmpo, Green and Curry, and since then, the Warriors have been preparing for the Antetokounmpo deal. ”