Some teams have been monitoring the situation from afar, waiting for the right moment to acquire the star power forward. One team that has shown much interest is the Brooklyn Nets. No one is sure if Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain loyal to the Milwaukee Bucks. After all, the team hasn’t been a real threat in the Eastern Conference since winning the championship in 2021.
The Nets haven’t been real contenders since they had All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. During that time, the front office has made moves to free up cap space to make room to sign an All-Star. On Monday, Brian Lewis of the New York Post broke down about how the franchise could make a few adjustments to their salary cap to pursue a trade for Giannis.
However, this isn’t the first time that the possibility of the Greek Freak playing in Brooklyn was explored. Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley suggested in February about how the Nets could target the nine-time All-Star.
“As busy as Brooklyn was at the start of trade season, its decision to keep quiet at the deadline could be revealing. Even if the Nets falter down the stretch, it doesn’t sound like they plan on being down for long,” Buckley wrote.
ESPN’s Brian Windorst also weighed in on the Nets’ plan to trade for Giannis if he ever becomes available.
“They have designs on ‘going star searching’ this summer and kept swingman Cameron Johnson because they view him ‘either as a very good fit as a role player next to a star or an attractive player to use in a trade to get that star.'”
Fans react to the Brooklyn Nets’ plans to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo
Having a star player like Giannis Antetokounmpo is a huge deal. For the Brooklyn Nets, it could turn their franchise around and immediately make them contenders. After learning about the Nets’ plans to make a run for the two-time MVP, fans revealed their thoughts on the matter.
“this is like saying my plan a is to make it to the league and drop a 50 bomb,” a fan doubts the Nets.
“They had KD, Harden, and Kyrie and blew it, and want to sign another superstar?” another fan said.
“He’s not finishing his prime in Brooklyn 😂” one fan commented.
He’s not finishing his prime in Brooklyn 😂
— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) April 1, 2025
“No star will ever want to play there again after how they handled the Kyrie situation”
“My plan A is to go after Sydney Sweeney”
“Nets got a better chance at Cooper Flagg than Giannis tbh”
Nets got a better chance at Cooper Flagg than Giannis tbh
— JBond 🍌 (@jbondwagon) April 1, 2025
“LMFAOOOO THIS CANT BE REAL”
“Giannis ain’t going there unless Thanasis gone get traded there”
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