'25-26 NBA Thread

[WhiteTrash]

Why in the world would Giannis not want to be traded?  Is Rivers just whistling Dixie?  And why is he still the coach of the Bucks?

I think it was Windhorst on the radio this morning who explained the trade market will be better after the season due to more teams freeing up assets to send to the Bucks. So maybe its mostly the organization indicating that it may not happen in season?

He also suggested that it would be best for the Bucks to shut down Giannis for the rest of the year and tank for a better draft pick.

[MU82]

I wouldn't blame the Bucks one iota for waiting until after the season.

[cheebs09]

I wouldn't blame the Bucks one iota for waiting until after the season.

I'd be fully onboard with that if Giannis will sit out. Unfortunately, I do not see that happening. A Dame-type of injury will make this a decade rebuild.

[GB Warrior]

I'd be fully onboard with that if Giannis will sit out. Unfortunately, I do not see that happening. A Dame-type of injury will make this a decade rebuild.

I've backtracked on my thinking on this - prior to the injury I thought they'd absolutely wait until the offseason. Obviously you don't take a lowball offer, but if you can unload him now, you do it for this reason. I don't think anyone other than maybe the Warriors have the assets to do this without another move, so this is incredibly complex to pull off in season.

[MuggsyB]

I think it's a bigger risk to wait until after the season.