Just when you thought the Lakers were done dealing, the offseason rumor mill has thrown gasoline on the fire.
Fresh off a blockbuster midseason trade for Luka Donฤiฤ, the Lakers are now being linked to another generational talent โ this time, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
If it happens, the result could be one of the most dominant Big Threes in NBA history: LeBron, Luka, and Giannis. Yes, seriously.
“One of the LA teams…”
NBA insider Howard Beck made headlines on The Zach Lowe Show this week, revealing whispers that Giannis could ask out of Milwaukee this summer.
โSome rumblings that itโs already just the big cities: one of the LA teams, or one of the New York teams, or maybe Miamiโฆ Chicago also came up.โ
If the Greek Freak decides to leave, he wonโt be headed anywhere quietly โ heโs aiming for the spotlight, and LA checks every box. Giannis would be open to playing with LeBron.
Could This Be the Final Piece?
Hereโs the dream scenario insiders are floating:
- LeBron James opts in for another season with the Lakers.
- Luka Donฤiฤ, recently acquired from Dallas, enters his first full season in purple and gold.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo asks out, and names LA as a top destination.
Can the Lakers Make It Work?
It wonโt be easy, but itโs not impossible.
- Trade chips: Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, and multiple future picks offer flexibility to build a deal.
- Cap maneuvering: The new CBA will test LAโs creativity, but the front office has pulled this off before โ just look at the 2019 Anthony Davis trade.
Giannis reportedly wants to win another title โ and LA gives him the platform to do it on the biggest stage possible.
