The Brooklyn Nets are not good soldiers. This was supposed to be a tank year, but now Brooklyn looks like it could be a factor in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
In a historically good rookie draft class, the Nets may be headed in the right direction as far as winds are concerned, but the wrong direction in regards to NBA Draft Lottery ping pong balls.
The Nets own Milwaukee's top four protected first round pick in 2025. Sending the Bucks their pick back along with a few additional draft picks may allow a deal like this to go through.
Will the Nets try to short-circuit a rebuild and bring in the Greek Freak?
Right now, Brooklyn is not nearly as futile as many experts expected them to be, and in fact they may be in contention for the play-in or a playoff spot.
Adding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kris Middleton would be a major shot in the arm.
Middleton certainly has injury concerns as does Giannis who has been injured through several of Milwaukee's playoff runs.
Nonetheless, with the Bucks headed nowhere fast at 1-6, Giannis' days there could be numbered and the Nets are atop his short wish list along with Miami.
The Knicks essentially took themselves out of a potential Giannis move by trading for Karl Anthony Towns and sending six draft picks to Brooklyn for Mikal Bridges.
Things will certainly heat up come the trade deadline if Milwaukee continues heading South and the Nets keep piling up wins.
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