Bucks Reportedly Seeking 3 Key Assets For Giannis Antetokounmpo
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The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly made their priorities crystal clear if they decide to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer.
According to ESPN insider Bobby Marks, Milwaukee is looking for three specific assets in any Giannis blockbuster: draft capital, young players on controllable contracts, and win-now talent that allows them to remain competitive immediately.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThat combination explains why the Miami Heat continue to be viewed by many around the league as one of the strongest candidates to land the two-time MVP. Speaking recently about the situation, Marks explained why Miami checks every box on Milwaukee’s reported wishlist.
“I’m still of the belief that it’s Miami. When you look at Giannis, it’s the superstar checklist of three things that Miami has.”
“First, the win-now player. When you look at a player like Tyler Herro, remember, you’ve got to get to $47 million or $48 million in outgoing salary just to make the deal work. Herro makes $33 million and is on an expiring contract. Then you look at young players like Kel’el Ware and Jaime Jaquez Jr., two players on rookie deals. And then it’s the draft picks.”
“Remember, Milwaukee has the 10th pick in the draft. Miami has the 13th pick in the draft. They can send two future first-round picks in 2030 and 2032. They also have some swap rights available. So I do think Miami has the best package out there right now. But we’ve got to get some clarity here.”
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe first category is win-now talent.
Any Giannis trade requires roughly $47 million to $48 million in outgoing salary, and Tyler Herro helps solve that problem immediately. Herro is coming off another productive season and is entering the final year of his contract at roughly $33 million. For Milwaukee, he would provide an All-Star caliber offensive player who could help keep the team competitive rather than forcing a complete teardown.
The second category is young players.
Miami possesses two of the most intriguing young pieces rumored to be available in negotiations. Kel’el Ware and Jaime Jaquez Jr. are both still on rookie contracts and have shown significant potential early in their careers. Those types of players are exactly what rebuilding teams target because they offer upside, affordability, and long-term flexibility.
The third category is draft capital.
Miami owns the No. 13 pick in the upcoming draft, just three spots behind Milwaukee’s No. 10 selection. The Heat can also offer future first-round picks in 2030 and 2032, along with valuable pick swap rights. Those assets could become extremely valuable down the road if Miami declines.
When those three elements are combined, it becomes easier to understand why many executives believe the Heat currently possesses the most complete package available.
That does not mean Miami is alone in the race. The Boston Celtics remain heavily involved in Giannis speculation as well. Reports suggest Milwaukee would demand Jaylen Brown and as many as three future first-round picks if Boston hopes to land Antetokounmpo. Brown alone is an elite asset after averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists while finishing sixth in MVP voting.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThere is also growing belief that the Bucks could potentially keep Brown rather than immediately flipping him elsewhere if a deal with Boston materializes. That possibility adds another layer to the ongoing negotiations. The challenge for Milwaukee is balancing two competing goals.
On one hand, Giannis is one of the greatest players in franchise history and one of the best players in the world today. The Bucks cannot afford to undersell a former champion, two-time MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year.
On the other hand, asking for too much risks shrinking the market. Recent reports have suggested some teams believe Milwaukee’s demands are becoming unrealistic because they leave potential contenders with too few assets to remain championship-caliber after acquiring Giannis.
For now, though, the framework appears straightforward. The Bucks want draft picks. They want promising young talent. And they want proven players who can help them win immediately.
Whether that package ultimately comes from Miami, Boston, or another surprise contender remains the biggest question hanging over the NBA offseason.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
