Every year around this time, there are all kinds of "intentional" news. If it were just rumors, honestly, I would be visually fatigued by now.
But today's news is real.
The biggest fish on the trade market is now available...
Giannis has made it clear to the Bucks that after over a decade of partnership, it's time to go separate ways, and he has already started the countdown to leaving.
Will it be before the February 5 trade deadline or during the offseason?
The Bucks said: "We're the sellers, we decide. You guys make the offers first."
I've mentioned a simple truth before: Giannis is a top-five active star in the league, so acquiring him will definitely require breaking the bank.
Some fans, hoping for their team's benefit, try to trade small assets for big stars, but if they only think wishfully, they would have long been blacklisted by Milwaukee's management.
According to Shams' report, many teams have made offers, but the Heat, Warriors, Timberwolves, and Knicks are currently leading the race.

As the "traffic beggar," today I'll talk about a potential destination: the Golden State Warriors.
I believe many Warriors and Curry fans have had photoshopped images of Giannis in a Warriors jersey saved on their phones for four or five years now.
Since 2021, the management has regarded Giannis as the "gold standard" to pair with Curry.
Every time the Bucks are eliminated from the playoffs, Giannis' unusual actions spark trade speculations.
After all, that's just how the hype works!
But this time, it truly is the Warriors’ best chance to land their "dream player."
The chips are already ready.
The Warriors have the most direct and simplest trade plan to acquire Giannis without involving other teams, as follows:Butler + Kuminga + Poole + 4 first-round draft picks.
Looks pretty decent.
However, the Warriors management’s stance could be: "Besides Curry, take your pick!"
Even the team's well-known media personality said if the Bucks want, they can have it...
Of course, all of this depends on how the Bucks respond.
Warriors fans are definitely anxious, but the team itself is not in a hurry; they want to compare offers first.
If the trade drags into the offseason, teams with better assets like the Thunder, Rockets, and Spurs might join the competition based on playoff performance.
Therefore, the Warriors need to act quickly.
This logic is easy to understand, folks.

Finally, besides the chips already tested, let's talk about the "conspiracy theory" and the Warriors' off-court advantages.
1. Personal relationships.
During last year's San Francisco All-Star weekend, Giannis was the only non-Warriors NBA player to attend Curry's post-game family party.
Giannis attended with his wife, spending quality time with Curry, Ayesha, Green, and Green’s wife.
Was it a recruitment attempt?
Who knows... but the relationship is definitely good.
Look at Curry’s eyes...

2. From the NBA’s perspective.
Curry, an era-defining superstar, is in the later stages of his career.
With such massive popularity and commercial value, they would love to see 31-year-old Giannis team up with 38-year-old Curry.
We’re not saying these two together will definitely succeed.
But the attention would instantly skyrocket... If the finals were still between teams like the Thunder and Pacers, the commercial league might not be able to handle it.
So, considering the Lakers managed to get Doncic in that way...
With both material and emotional appeasement to the Bucks, this deal could get done!
After all, the owners of the NBA’s 30 teams essentially form a community of shared interests.
Let’s see what happens in the coming days...
