Overview
- The Athletic’s Sam Amick reports Milwaukee has done recent due diligence on Kings guard Zach LaVine as the Bucks evaluate roster paths.
- Shams Charania previously reported fresh internal talks among Giannis Antetokounmpo, his agent Alex Saratsis, and Bucks leadership, with a resolution expected in the coming weeks.
- Multiple outlets say league insiders view Miami as a credible landing spot if Giannis becomes available, while other reporting notes New York as his preferred destination.
- An Eastern Conference executive told ESPN that the Bucks would seek a strong return and won’t simply honor a preferred destination without proper compensation.
- Analyses outline Oklahoma City’s ability to craft massive packages but characterize a Thunder deal as unlikely, with the Lakers discussed only as a long‑shot scenario given limited assets.