Chet Holmgren and several upcoming first-round picks from OKC’s deep stash would probably be the main components of a possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, creating a huge package based on exceptional young talent and unrivaled draft capital.
After losing to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dreams of winning consecutive titles were dashed.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the standout player for the Milwaukee Bucks, has already surfaced as a possible target, which might result in significant summer changes. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Thunder have spent years accumulating future assets, and it might be time for OKC general manager Sam Presti to put them to use.
According to Siegel, Oklahoma City might try to sign Giannis in a huge deal that includes Chet Holmgren and several draft selections.
Any potential deal would likely begin with either Chet Holmgren or Jalen Williams, while also potentially including promising young players such as Cason Wallace or Ajay Mitchell.
In order to get Giannis, it would probably be necessary to let go of Holmgren, the first-time All-Star big man who recently signed a five-year, $239.3 million agreement that begins this summer after receiving significant criticism for his play in Game 7:
$41.3 million in 2026–2027
$44.6 million in 2027–2028
$47.9 million in 2028–2029
$51.2 million in 2029–2030
$54.5 million in 2030–31
In addition to two first-round picks in the top 17 in this June’s draft, Oklahoma City also has two potentially important first-round picks in 2027: one from Denver (if it falls between 6 and 30) and another from the Clippers.
Additionally, the team has a San Antonio first-round pick if it is selected outside of the top 16.
