Bucks NBA draft preparation indirectly suggests bracing for Giannis Antetokounmpo departure

In the weeks following the Bucks' first-round loss to the Pacers, the whole league has been bracing for what's next with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

We found out recently that Giannis and Bucks management will have a meeting in the coming week to discuss his future, so we should have a great idea soon of what to expect.

Despite this meeting being an indicator, the Bucks themselves have done one thing that doesn't show they're too optimistic about a Giannis return.

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What have the Bucks done to indicate an eventual Giannis trade request?

Award-winning basketball writer Gery Woelfel tweeted on Monday about the possible league-breaking move that might happen sooner than later:

I’ve been told by multiple sources the Bucks are taking steps in the event Giannis Antetokounmpo moves on. One of those steps is bringing some projected top 8 draft prospects to Milwaukee before the June  25-26 NBA draft
The Bucks, as of now, don’t even have a first-round pick in this year’s draft.

The Bucks have zero first-round picks at the moment, and only have the 47th overall pick in the second-round.

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Considering Giannis has been a hot name in trade rumors amongst teams looking to become serious contenders, some of these serious candidates in the top 8 could trade their pick in a package for the two-time MVP.

The Spurs got bumped up in the NBA Draft Lottery this year, and currently hold the second overall pick.

San Antonio has been one of the most talked about teams that could go for Giannis this offseason, which would make a lot of sense with the assets they hold including that pick.

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The Nets have been prepared to make a move on Giannis should he become available, and hold the eighth overall pick in this year's NBA Draft.

Only a few days ago, Giannis said in a Q&A that he loved playing on the road in the city of New York.

In what should be one of the stronger recent drafts, lottery picks can be desirable for teams looking to add a potential young star from this year's declared class.

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