Dec 29, 2025
Bucks Trade Myles Turner to Warriors to Keep Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee is flirting with a five team trade that would send Myles Turner to Golden State and bring back Darius Garland plus role players, using future firsts to quickly reshape the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The idea trades draft capital for immediate depth and guard play to give Giannis more reason to remain in Milwaukee. Merlin sees clever intent and clear risk. Cleveland would reclaim picks and clear cap room, Golden State would add a floor stretching center, and the Nets and Pacers make the salaries legal. Fit is messy and coach Doc Rivers would face a tricky puzzle on offense and spacing. As Steve Kerr said, the Warriors are a "fading dynasty" and might gamble for a redo.
🧙♂️ Merlin’s Prediction
("Odds of Milwaukee completing this five team trade by the trade deadline: 15%.")
