Summary
The Portland Trail Blazers could play an important role in a potential trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star player, between the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks. Although Portland is not aiming to acquire Antetokounmpo, their control over future Milwaukee draft picks from a previous trade puts them in a strong position to help facilitate the deal. The Knicks are considering using Mikal Bridges in a trade, while the Blazers are interested in improving their roster.
Key Facts
- The Trail Blazers might help in a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade between the Knicks and Bucks.
- Portland is not looking to acquire Antetokounmpo but can facilitate the trade.
- The Blazers hold important future draft picks of Milwaukee from a past trade.
- Mikal Bridges is a potential trade target in these discussions.
- Bridges is currently averaging 15.6 points per game this season.
- The Knicks acquired Bridges for a significant cost in the past.
- Portland wants to enhance their team and is active in the market to make a playoff push.
- Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks is uncertain, making trade discussions more likely.
