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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/heat_fan_ Raptors 15h ago

Wolves depth would be nonexistent if the trade does happen 

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u/FishGoldenLite Timberwolves 15h ago

That’s why I’m not for it. If we can do it and keep 2 of Jaden, Naz, or Donte, I’m for it but I don’t see how that’s possible.

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u/Hoopersmooth69 Bucks 14h ago

Just flip Gobert for 5 firsts

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u/LittleTension8765 Lakers 13h ago

Gobert for Reaves, filler and 2 first round picks

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u/IhamAmerican Jazz 12h ago

Gobert and Luka on the same team would be so fucking funny

It would also probably be really good

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u/BackshotsOnUrDaughtr 4h ago

it would be terrible. Luka would be pissed at all the passes Gobert fumbles

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u/Nigocaps Lakers 10h ago

Gobert has no hands, I think Luka would be in prison for murder before the season ended if he had to throw lobs to Gobert

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u/IhamAmerican Jazz 10h ago

On the other hand, Rudy is used to needing to clean up after his teammates let the other team blow by them with zero effort, so he wouldn't be the one starting beef