In a bold trade proposal that has the potential to shake up the NBA landscape, the Atlanta Hawks have been linked to a blockbuster deal that would land them two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.

The trade idea, first floated by Connor Thoms of Bleacher Report, suggests Atlanta could be an unexpected suitor for the Greek Freak, especially in a rapidly changing Eastern Conference.

Here’s how the trade would look according to Thoms’ hypothetical scenario:

This package gives Milwaukee a mix of promising young players and future draft capital, while Atlanta forms a formidable “Big 3” with Antetokounmpo joining All-Stars Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis.

If executed, this deal would dramatically alter the balance of power in the East. With Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton and Boston’s Jayson Tatum both expected to miss the upcoming season due to injuries, the door is open for a new contender to rise.Pairing Giannis with Trae and Porzingis offers Atlanta a lethal combination of speed, size, and shot-making that could push them deep into the playoffs.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly “open-minded” about leaving Milwaukee for the first time in his career.

That openness comes after the Bucks’ disappointing first-round exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, who dispatched them in five games.Ashish Mathur, who reported on the trade idea for NBA Analysis Network, emphasized the weight of such a move: “It will be intriguing to see if Antetokounmpo stays with Milwaukee or requests a trade.”Giannis has been loyal to Milwaukee since being selected 15th overall in the 2013 NBA Draft.

Over his 12 seasons with the Bucks, he’s helped transform the franchise into a perennial playoff team and led them to an NBA title in 2021.

Since their playoff exit, the Bucks have been active in retooling their roster:- Waived and stretched Damian Lillard- Signed Myles Turner and Gary Harris- Re-signed Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr., Taurean Prince, and Jericho SimsDespite these moves, Milwaukee doesn’t currently look like a true title contender, prompting growing speculation that a Giannis trade may become a reality.

The Greek Freak remains one of the league’s most dominant forces. Last season, he earned All-NBA First Team honors while posting monster stats:

He’s also locked into a lucrative three-year, $175 million extension signed in 2023, with a salary of $54.1 million for the upcoming season.

Already etched in NBA history, Antetokounmpo’s resume includes:- 2× MVP- 1× NBA Finals MVP- 1× Defensive Player of the Year- 9× All-Star- 2021 NBA ChampionWith career averages of 23.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, Giannis is all but guaranteed to be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.While this trade remains hypothetical, it underlines a major question heading into the 2025-26 season: will Giannis remain loyal to Milwaukee, or is it finally time for a new chapter?Also read: NBA Trade News: Los Angeles Lakers Sign Marcus Smart with a $11 Million Deal; High-Stakes Move for Defensive ReinforcementWith Atlanta positioning itself as a bold contender and the Bucks seemingly at a crossroads, the NBA world will be watching closely. Would Giannis actually leave the only NBA home he’s ever known to chase another ring in Atlanta?