Giannis Antetokounmpo committed to the Milwaukee Bucks, and the two parties decided to extend his contract for a maximum of three years, beginning in the 2025–2026 campaign.

After the squad lost to the Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs in 2022–23, there was some doubt about his future with the franchise. Nonetheless, it seems that Damian Lillard’s signing was crucial in guaranteeing Antetokounmpo’s satisfaction and steadfast loyalty to the Bucks.

Still, groups like the Golden State Warriors are apparently keeping an eye out, thinking that a change in Antetokounmpo’s happiness may lead the Bucks to contemplate a deal.

Thanks in part to Stephen Curry, the Warriors think they can contend with the NBA’s best and win another title. In an effort to improve their roster, acquiring Antetokounmpo might be their ultimate goal.

Top Warriors officials believe that Stephen Curry’s sustained play will give them a few more seasons to contend for a title, if they can put together a formidable squad around him.

They are apparently willing to look into the possibility of obtaining LeBron James, their ultimate target Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paul George, who will shortly become a free agency, or even bringing back Kevin Durant.

During the trade deadline, Golden State Warriors attempted to acquire LeBron James amidst reports about Giannis Antetokounmpo

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Golden State Warriors apparently made a surprise attempt to acquire Los Angeles Lakers All-Star forward LeBron James on the final day before this year’s NBA trade deadline on February 8.

Considering his status, LeBron James was entitled to the first dibs on any trade offers. According to Wojnarowski, the star player for the Los Angeles Lakers decided to decline the Golden State Warriors, his opponents in the Pacific Division.

According to Brian Windhorst, Draymond Green, a longtime friend of LeBron James and a standout small-ball center for the Warriors, contacted Rich Paul, their mutual agent, to see if they might work together.

According to Wojnarowski, Joe Lacob, the owner of the Warriors, initiated contact with Jeanie Buss, the owner of the LA Lakers, to discuss a possible deal.

Prioritizing the happiness of her top players, Buss suggested that Lacob get in touch with Rich Paul, the agent for James and Green, regardless of whether they decide to relocate back to Los Angeles or not.

The rumored LeBron James trade deal to the Warriors, which may have included draft picks, Andrew Wiggins or Chris Paul, and Moses Moody, highlights the high value and influence James, at his age, could offer to any team.

LeBron’s decision to remain with the Lakers, however, means that the Warriors and Lakers will still compete in the Western Conference. Each wants to escape the uncertainty of the play-in tournament and secure a more advantageous playoff spot.

In the conference standings, the Lakers (30-26) are one game ahead of the Warriors (27-26).