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Lakers consider trade involving Austin Reaves for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:41 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Lakers consider trade involving Austin Reaves for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly contemplating a trade that would send Austin Reaves and additional assets to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo. This proposal would include a significant haul for Milwaukee, potentially reshaping the Lakers' roster around Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic. Austin Reaves expressed his desire to remain in Los Angeles, but he may seek a substantial contract, complicating negotiations. If Reaves does not agree to a hometown discount, the Lakers may explore a sign-and-trade strategy. The deal also includes draft picks and other players, signaling the Lakers' ambition to compete at a higher level next season.

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Market Watch

•Lakers aim to build around Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
•Proposed trade includes Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, and multiple draft picks.
•Reaves' contract negotiations may impact his future with the Lakers.
•Giannis Antetokounmpo is under a $175 million deal with the Bucks.

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10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to trade Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht, draft capital for Bucks' $175M former MVP

What they're saying

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The Lakers are looking to make a splash this summer for Luka Doncic. This mock trade involves parting ways with Austin Reaves, but it at least gives the Lakers a freak athlete to put alongside Luka Doncic.
— Yahoo Sports

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