Bucks' $175 million superstar viewed as ‘prime target' for struggling East team

The Milwaukee Bucks are facing a lot of questions about their future this postseason, as another short playoff run could lead them to make some serious changes.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee is in question, and if the Bucks fail to make a deep playoff run, they could be forced to deal him.

The Brooklyn Nets view him as a "prime target" should the two-time MVP hit the trade market, according to the New York Post's Brian Lewis. Antetokounmpo also enjoys New York and owns several businesses there.

The Nets have 15 first-round picks through 2031, including the Bucks' 2025 pick, which is slated at No. 19.

Brooklyn doesn't really have any tantalizing young prospects to offer Milwaukee, but they could help the Bucks replenish their draft capital.

Though the Bucks would probably at least inquire about Brooklyn's own first-round pick this offseason, it's highly unlikely the Nets would put that on the table, especially if it lands them Duke's Cooper Flagg, Rutgers' Dylan Harper, Rutgers' Ace Bailey, or Baylor's VJ Edgecombe.

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Still, the Nets could put together an attractive package featuring at least five first-round picks that could entice the Bucks to move forward.

Given Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks' recent comments, it seems like the Nets are very open to the idea of bringing a talent like Antetokounmpo to the borough.

"If you’re going after max-level talent, they have to automatically and absolutely change the trajectory of your team," Marks said in an end-of-season press conference. "This can’t be like let’s go get this [guy] and lock ourselves into being a 6-7 seed. When we go all-in, you’re going in to compete at the highest level and contend.”

Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a championship in 2021 and won Finals MVP, proving he can change the trajectory of your team.

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