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When the NBA trading market opens this summer, many big-name players may emerge, and Antetokounmpo may lead the list!

2:15am, 20 May 2025Basketball

Although the NBA East-West Finals have not started yet, the teams that have been eliminated have already been in a rush, and the management of the teams that want to rebuild or strengthen may have secretly met and negotiated transactions. Now let’s take a look at the stars that may involve trading this season. The first one is Antetokounmpo. Many media reports that Antetokounmpo does have the idea of ​​asking the Bucks to trade themselves, because Antetokounmpo doesn’t see any hope of winning the championship in the Bucks now. Antetokounmpo was also asked by fans during the live broadcast whether they would join the Warriors. Antetokounmpo hesitated for a few seconds and did not give a positive answer. Some reporters also said that Antetokounmpo would rather stay in the East, especially for teams with more relaxed taxation! The second place is Durant. The Suns lineup's salary space has been completely locked, and there is almost no possibility of signings. We can only make minor repairs in this lineup, and this lineup has not scored in the playoffs this season! The arrogant Durant will definitely not be willing to spend the rest of his life in the sun. There are rumors that Durant wants to join the Clippers, but the Clippers seem to have no bargaining chips to trade.

The third place is Reeves: Reeves' contract renewal has not been finalized for a long time, and it is likely that his salary has not been negotiated with the Lakers. According to the current player value and the data produced by Reeves, Reeves is worth a long contract with an annual salary of no less than $30 million. I wonder if the Lakers will match the contract price offered by Reeves. The fourth place who is almost certain to leave is Kumingga! Kumingga is incompatible with Kohl's system, and Kohl has always been interested in not allowing Kumingga to play in the playoffs. Kumingga has good ability to attack the basket and can also play excellent data. Instead of not being able to play with the Warriors, Kumingga himself is likely to ask for trading himself.

The fifth place may be Lillard! If the Bucks trade Antetokounmpo, it would be less meaningful to stay with the Bucks. Moreover, Lillard's thrombosis is not known whether the situation is stable or not. Lillard's annual salary this season is as high as 49.3 million US dollars, and it may not be easy even if the Bucks want to sell Lillard. If the above transactions happen, then which team Antetokounmpo, Durant, Lillard, Reeves, and Kuming are more appropriate to join? Everyone is welcome to comment!

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