Published 17:39 IST, November 24th 2020

Giannis Antetokounmpo has teams 'lurking' and building 'dossiers' in hopes of signing him

Recent NBA reports state that various NBA teams are lurking, building "dossiers" in order to sign reigning NBA MVP and DPOY Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2019-20 season has been accompanied by countless trade rumours. While Greek Freak was always been linked to big names like Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, rumours grew frequent after Milwaukee's early exit for 2020 NBA playoffs. As per recent reports, teams have been collecting information just in case y have opportunity to sign Giannis in future. 

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Many teams lurking and building 'dossiers' to sign Giannis?

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, teams are making ir own preparations so y can sign two-time NBA MVP on ir own. Giannis, who can even sign a supermax extension with Bucks, is currently eligible to hit unrestricted free ncy at end of upcoming 2020-21 season. On off chance he does indeed opt for free ncy, teams are trying to gar as much personal (and or) information y can. 

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As per Windhorst, many teams have been lurking for over a year w. y have apparently built dossiers on Giannis, which includes details about his longtime girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger, family and even international players 25-year-old admires. Windhorst added that intel is to be used if opportunity to sign Giannis is provided to any of se teams. 

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Giannis, however, has denied any such plans. In order to build a roster around Giannis, Bucks recently traded to obtain New Orleans Pelicans' Jrue Holiday. Bucks were leading table last season but were eliminated by Miami Heat in five games during round two of playoffs. Per reports, if Giannis continues to stay with Bucks, he could sign richest contract in NBA yet. Currently, Giannis is signed to a four-year $100 million deal which is set to end next season.

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17:39 IST, November 24th 2020