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Blazers pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, eye Anthony Davis as backup plan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:21 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Blazers pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, eye Anthony Davis as backup plan

Summary

The Portland Trail Blazers are actively seeking to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. The presence of former teammates Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard may aid their pursuit. The Blazers hope to enhance their roster after a strong season that saw them missing key players. If they cannot secure Antetokounmpo, they are considering a trade for Anthony Davis, who currently plays for the Washington Wizards. Davis, once viewed as Antetokounmpo's counterpart in the West, has indicated a desire for a trade.

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Status Watch

•Blazers target Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bucks
•Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard could facilitate the trade
•Blazers explored Anthony Davis as a backup option
•Davis currently with the Wizards after a trade from the Mavericks
•Wizards set to choose first in the 2026 draft

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5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Blazers Reportedly Targeting 10-Time All-Star In Case They Don’t Land Giannis Antetokounmpo

What they're saying

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The Portland Trail Blazers are among the teams linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo, and one selling point they have in pursuing the Milwaukee Bucks star is the presence of his former teammates. The Blazers, who had a good run this season despite missing several key players, are looking to upgrade their roster and become contenders next [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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