Warriors pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo as Curry needs more support
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Golden State Warriors are considering a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo after finishing the 2025-26 season at 37-45. Stephen Curry, who averaged 26.6 points per game, missed 27 games due to a knee injury, highlighting the need for better roster support. ESPN analyst Tim Legler advocates for the move, emphasizing Curry's desire for deeper playoff runs. Potential trade packages would involve significant assets, including Jimmy Butler and multiple draft picks, raising questions about the Warriors' depth and future. The Milwaukee Bucks have placed a high asking price on Antetokounmpo, complicating negotiations.
- •Warriors finished 2025-26 season at 37-45.
- •Curry averaged 26.6 points per game despite injuries.
- •Legler argues Curry needs Antetokounmpo for playoff success.
- •Trade may cost the Warriors key players and future draft picks.
- •Bucks' asking price for Antetokounmpo viewed as 'unrealistic.'
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Why a Warriors-Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Would Be Special
"ESPN analyst makes an emotional case for pairing Steph Curry with the Bucks superstar before time runs out.
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