Would the Bucks Trade for Kawhi? Inside Milwaukee’s Offseason Calculus
Milwaukee Bucks eye game-changing moves as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future hangs in the balance. Could former Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard emerge as a top trade target this summer, or should the Bucks prioritize younger, rising wings like Trey Murphy and Herb Jones for long-term championship contention? Justin Garcia and Camille Davis weigh the risks and rewards of swinging for proven stars versus investing in potential, addressing concerns about Kawhi’s contract, age, and injury history.
The discussion captures the Bucks’ post-trade deadline options, dissecting salary cap challenges and the impact of potential roster shake-ups on their playoff aspirations. With recent lineup experiments yielding hope, fan optimism is surging as Milwaukee battles for a top seed. Listeners get insights on how key moves could influence Giannis’s commitment—and whether bringing a legend like Kawhi or betting on promising talent is the answer to maintaining their NBA elite status.
00:00: Bucks Trade Rumors & Giannis Future
03:32: Kawhi Leonard Trade Discussion
12:26: Younger Players vs. Kawhi Debate
17:47: Bucks Injury Exception & Standings Hype
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18 Comments
Bro plz no lol
The front office would be idiotic to trade for Kawhi. If Giannis is the one pushing for a Kawhi trade, then Trade his ass. Every move Giannis has made had been terrible, he would be the worst GM in the NBA.
So we could have TWO stars who are always hurt at the end of the season sweet!
If Giannis could convince Kawhi to come to Milwaukee to play alongside him, that would insane. But Kawhi would have to want to play in Milwaukee with Giannis over teams like Golden State, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia. Plus the Clippers management would have to want the Bucks offer over some of those teams. Its hard to imagine but if you can do it, than why not.
No. Not Kawhi. Past his prime. Keep your new free agent pickups. Kawhi is another Lillard. He plays when he wants to.
Dream on 😴 He aint leaving LA for Milwaukee😂😅🤣
On paper, I like it. Especially because he looks healthy. But, the cost is so high for someone who may never be healthy for the playoffs for us,
Kawhi!?! Hell no! If ever felt uncomfortable while in Milwaukee, he will sits out game with injuries excuses.
Kawhi would be a HUGE mistake. It is not his ability, it's his uncle. Pablo Torre has documented the corruption surrounding Leonard's contract with the Clippers both the public and private aspects (includes a no-show job with a ponzi scheme). That grift does not play in Milwaukee.
We could use some more trees around milwaukee 🤔
Hell no. Why are you even considering this? Come on. Kawahi does a small thing vs weak ass players in the all star game and now you want him on bucks? Plz stop
Leonard is good pick up but best team around giannis is have def team around him
Last week I said I would love to see him for a year or two… but not more.
clips fan asking for Nance (have to convert deal)/Dieng/ we have to take Rollins/Kuzma with whatever picks you have
You talk about a player who will be on the bench on vacation for most of the season. That's not a good fit, they need youth.
Rollins Green Murphy Giannis Turner
Smart Thomas Dieng Nance 26pick
2-way Trent Kash Prince Sims
Thanasis 2-way
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if we want to continue this trend of getting players who arent media darlings take the flyer on kuminga we love former champions over here
Why are we talking about Kawhi?? Seriously