The Bucks hope that the letters do not apply for a transaction! The Clippers have the ability to quote, and the Mavericks refuse to give the No. 1 pick

On May 19, according to famous reporter Stein, league sources revealed that after three consecutive first rounds of the playoffs, the Bucks still hope that Antetokounmpo will not apply for a deal, but choose to continue his 12-year Bucks career.

Previously, Haynes reported that the Bucks and Antetokounmpo will meet next week to discuss the future of the All-Star forward, which may lead him to apply for a deal or the two sides reach a consensus to find a new home for him. Antetokounmpo's contract will last until 2028 after signing a three-year, $175.4 million contract extension. Although the two-time MVP has avoided talking directly about his future, a series of obscure posts on social media have sparked speculation.

In a recent social platform Q&A, when asked about his favorite away cities and which cities made him happiest, Antetokounmpo's answer once again attracted attention: "New York" and "Cities in Florida".

The Warriors must give all of their trades, but it is not completely impossible. Stein further pointed out: "Expectations in the league about Antetokounmpo's possible entry into the trading market continue to heat up, and many believe that it is only a matter of time before the 30-year-old star finally realizes that it is not possible to build a championship lineup around him in Milwaukee."

Warriors star Curry recently talked about the "clear competitiveness" of the team's core lineup (including himself, Green and Butler) and said that if he hadn't suffered a hamstring strain, the team would have had a chance to win the championship. Given Curry's optimistic attitude towards the next two years, it is unlikely that the Warriors will make a deal to split the existing squad for Antetokounmpo. Despite this, rumors will continue to spread.

It is worth noting that the Mavericks have not publicly stated whether to trade the No. 1 pick, but the behind-the-scenes news continues to imply that they reject any proposals for trading the No. 1 pick. Last week, when Stein asked a person familiar with the matter whether the Mavericks would consider trading the No. 1 pick, the other party said firmly: "It's impossible." Another source who knows the team's ideas added: "No...even for Giannis (Antesco)."

In the latest episode of the Zach Loway Show, famous reporter Loway revealed that "there are rumors" that a certain Los Angeles team may be Antetokounmpo's first choice next home.

"I was told that the circulating saying now is that he tends toward big cities," said Lowe. "For example, a team in Los Angeles, a team in New York, or Miami." Although the Clippers are not currently the leader in Antetokounmpo, they do have the ability to make attractive offers with their cap space flexibility and future draft assets.

Previously, US media listed a plan to make 6 for 1. The Clippers sent Zubac, Powell, Bogdan, and three first-round picks, and exchanged Antetokounmpo from the Bucks to create a new three-big group (Harden + Xiaoka + Antetokounmpo).

Previously, salary expert Marks analyzed: "The Clippers have room to provide Harden with salary increases, using most of the full middle class special cases, while still remaining below the luxury tax and hard salary cap line. Including the first round picks in June this year, the Clippers currently have three available first round picks (the other two are 2030 and 2032), and can also swap first round picks with other teams in 2030, 2031 and 2032, and have five tradeable second round picks."