Steph Curry 'crucial' in potential Giannis Antetokounmpo to Warriors trade deal

NBA fans on Twitter were entertained a couple of weeks ago when Giannis Antetokounmpo's Twitter handle was hacked. One of tweets that were posted on his timeline read, "I'm going to Warriors". While hacking situation later came to light, tweet set social media abuzz with rumours that Bucks superstar could be tempted for a move to San Francisco in NBA offseason in order to team up alongside likes of Klay Thompson, Steph Curry and Draymond Green under tutel of Steve Kerr. Recent reports indicate that any potential trade deal involving Giannis Antetokounmpo to Warriors will rely upon two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry.

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Giannis to Warriors deal on for 2021?

Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks were in prime form this season. y sat atop Eastern Conference table above Toronto Raptors before league was suspended in March. Warriors, on or hand, have been dismal this season owing to a host of long-term injuries to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose contract with Bucks is due to expire in 2021, is rumoured to be tempted with a move to Bay to play alongside 'good friend' Steph Curry.  Milwaukee Bucks can offer Giannis a supermax extension during offseason. However, if 'Greek Freak' does t sign extension, he will become an unrestricted free nt in summer of 2021.

Reports in Athletic state that three-time NBA champion Steph Curry is "considered by those in kw as dominant reason Giannis’ eyes would even tilt in Warriors’ direction." Steph, Thompson and Green will all be in ir thirties when Giannis' contract expires in 2021 which could signal start of a new era at Bay. However, with NBA set to lower salary cap next season, it will be difficult for Warriors to balance Steph Curry, Thompson, Green and Antetokounmpo. Any move to bring Giannis to Warriors will, refore, hinge on Warriors shipping out eir Klay Thompson or Draymond Green.

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