2023-09-14 04:45:00
Giannis Antetokounmpo has once once more discussed a possible departure from the Milwaukee Bucks. Pascal Siakam might also leave the Toronto Raptors, but a possible deal with Atlanta fell through.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has played for the Milwaukee Bucks since 2013.
NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks once more regarding leaving the Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo caused a stir a few weeks ago with an interview with the New York Times caused a stir when he no longer wanted to rule out leaving the Milwaukee Bucks. Now he confirmed these statements in the 48 Minutes Podcast once more and it became clear:
“I’m a Milwaukee Buck, but I’m also a winner. That’s the most important thing to me. I want to win,” said the Greek. “I have to do everything I can to win once more. And then if there is a better situation for me to win Larry O’Brien, then I have to take that opportunity.”
These are once more clear words from the two-time MVP, who emphasized to the New York Times that he would only sign a contract extension when “everyone pulls together.”
Antetokounmpo still has a contract in Milwaukee until 2026, but can leave a year earlier.
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NBA: Atlanta Hawks want to trade for Pascal Siakam
Despite the numerous rumors, Pascal Siakam is still a Toronto Raptors player. The Cameroonian’s contract expires next summer, and there are currently no reports of a possible contract extension in Canada with the All-Star.
As Michael Scotto (HoopsHype) reports, the Raptors were in talks with Atlanta but mightn’t agree on a deal. Accordingly, the Hawks offered De’Andre Hunter, AJ Griffin and draft picks, among others.
However, the Hawks did not want to part with Kobe Bufkin, whom the Hawks selected at position 15. Toronto was also said to have looked at Bufkin before the draft, but then drafted Gradey Dick 13th. According to Scotto, Hawks coach Quin Snyder was said to be a supporter of Bufkin, which is why a trade didn’t happen.
NBA: Washington Wizards might make further trades
Washington felt like it traded half the team in the summer, now the upheaval is beginning in the capital and there are still numerous players in the squad for whom the Wizards only have limited use. According to Scotto, the Wizards are in no rush to make trades.
Scotto names Danilo Gallinari, Landry Shamet and Delon Wright as possible candidates, although Gallinari (6.8 million) and Wright (8.2 million) have expiring contracts. The Charlotte Hornets were probably the last to call on Wright, but ultimately preferred to sign Frank Nttilikina to fill the gap at the backup guard position.
NBA: Houston Rockets Woolen Porter Jr. traded
Unsurprisingly, the Houston Rockets want to part ways with Kevin Porter Jr. The guard was arrested a few days ago in New York City following a scuffle with his girlfriendThe Rockets player will have to appear in court on October 16th.
According to Shams Charania (The Athletic), the Rockets are now trying to find a trade for KPJ. Almost a year ago, the 23-year-old signed a contract extension for four years and up to $63.4 million (just under $16 guaranteed), which starts this season.
Houston is hoping to get a player like this who will help them immediately. However, it is doubtful whether a team will really show interest in Porter Jr. The 30th pick in 2019 averaged a career-high 19.2 points last year.
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