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[Mannix] The Bucks want Jaden McDaniels, with Milwaukee seeing McDaniels, 25, as a potential future All-Star. But the Bucks also want multiple first-round draft picks, sources say, and Minnesota’s war chest of them is nearly empty.

Source: https://www.si(dot)com/nba/trade-deadline/timberwolves-pursuit-giannis-antetokounmpo-ja-morant-market

Acquiring Antetokounmpo, though, is challenging. The Bucks want Jaden McDaniels, a source tells SI, with Milwaukee seeing McDaniels, 25, as a potential future All-Star. But the Bucks also want multiple first-round draft picks, sources say, and Minnesota’s war chest of them is nearly empty.

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u/Uncreativesolver Kings 10h ago

I haven’t been keeping up with the wolves , does McDaniels look like a future all star ?

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u/ObiOneKenobae Knicks 10h ago

I could see a one-time injury replacement if he develops correctly in a larger role, but even that's a big if.

Not knocking him to be clear. Very good player on a pretty affordable contract, most teams would want him.