Milwaukee, WI — July 5, 2025
In a seismic move set to shake the foundations of the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks are trading two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors, sources tell ESPN. The deal, which comes after weeks of speculation and behind-the-scenes negotiations, marks one of the most stunning player transactions in league history.
The Reported Trade Details:
According to sources close to the situation, the deal includes:
Giannis Antetokounmpo to Golden State
In exchange, Milwaukee receives:
Andrew Wiggins
Jonathan Kuminga
Moses Moody
Multiple first-round draft picks** (including unprotected 2026 and 2028 picks)
Final trade terms are still pending league approval, but the framework is expected to be confirmed within the next 24 hours.
Warriors Form a New Dynasty
With this move, the Warriors pair Giannis with **Stephen Curry** and **Draymond Green**, creating a juggernaut of experience, athleticism, and championship pedigree. Antetokounmpo, 30, had long hinted at his desire to continue competing at the highest level, especially as the Bucks have struggled to maintain playoff dominance since their 2021 championship.
Golden State, who has been quietly preparing for a post-Curry era, now enters a new phase with Giannis likely to become the face of the franchise in the coming seasons.
End of an Era in Milwaukee
For Milwaukee, the trade signals the end of a glorious chapter. Giannis, drafted in 2013 as a skinny teenager from Greece, transformed into one of the most dominant forces the league has ever seen. He delivered the Bucks’ first NBA championship in 50 years and became a beloved figure in Wisconsin and across the globe.
The return package gives the Bucks a youthful core and valuable draft assets, likely initiating a full-scale rebuild or retooling around younger stars and future prospects.
Social media erupted immediately following the breaking news, with fans and analysts expressing shock, excitement, and disbelief.
“Unreal. Giannis and Steph on the same team? The league is not ready,” tweeted former NBA star Dwyane Wade.
“Milwaukee did what it had to. This was inevitable,” wrote ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
NBA legend Magic Johnson simply tweeted: “The new superteam is here.
Expectations will now skyrocket for Golden State. With Antetokounmpo under contract through 2027, the Warriors are betting on at least one more championship run before Curry hangs up his jersey.
Meanwhile, all eyes turn to Milwaukee to see how they build the next chapter without the Greek Freak.
This trade will dominate headlines for daysand its ripple effects could reshape the league for years to come.
