The Athletic's Eric Nehm noted that if Antetokounmpo stays and takes the gap-year approach, the Bucks' flexibility could be buoyed by Damian Lillard ( $58.5 million player option) and Kyle Kuzma ( $20.4 million) potentially being attractive trade candidates entering the final season of their contracts.

How much of a chance could the Lakers have of landing Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade if he were to become available?

The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks has prompted plenty of NBA trade rumors. One team that has consistently been floated as a potential fit for Antetokounmpo- if the superstar ever became disgruntled- is the New York Knicks.