The Milwaukee Bucks landed the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, and whispers around the league suggest the front office is now open to listening to trade offers for their franchise cornerstone, Giannis Antetokounmpo. While any deal would almost certainly require multiple first-round picks (likely two to four), here are five mock trades that could reshape the NBA landscape.
Trade 1: Cleveland Cavaliers
Players traded: Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, and Caris LeVert
Why this works: Mobley gives Milwaukee an All-Star big man to build around, while pairing Giannis with Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen keeps Cleveland as a top contender in the East. The big question: would the Bucks really send their superstar to a division rival?
Trade 2: Miami Heat
Players traded: Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez, and Kel'el Ware
Why this works: Miami was reportedly in the driver's seat for Giannis at last year's trade deadline. Ware brings exciting potential as a young big, while Wiggins and Jaquez are proven contributors. One potential sticking point: Milwaukee might ask for Tyler Herro, which could lead to a stalemate in negotiations.
Trade 3: Atlanta Hawks
Players traded: Jonathan Kuminga, Dyson Daniels, and Zaccharie Risacher
Why this works: This is an intriguing haul. Kuminga has flashed impressive performances in a Hawks uniform, Daniels is one of the league's top on-ball defenders, and Risacher—though underwhelming as a former #1 overall pick—could thrive with more minutes on a rebuilding Bucks squad. The big question for Atlanta: do they believe they're one move away from leaping up the Eastern Conference standings, and are they willing to sacrifice their depth?
Trade 4: Portland Trail Blazers
Players traded: Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray, Yang Hansen, and Jerami Grant
Why this works: Milwaukee gets three young, high-upside players in former #3 overall pick Henderson, Murray, and Yang. Grant can be flipped for more young talent or picks. Plus, doing Giannis a favor: he might list Portland as a preferred destination to reunite with Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday. This deal involves fewer "sure things" coming back to Milwaukee, so it might need to include upwards of four first-round picks—or this year's 10th overall selection.
Trade 5: Toronto Raptors
Players traded: Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, and Ja'Kobe Walter
Why this works: Quickley gives Milwaukee a dynamic guard to build around, Poeltl provides a reliable veteran presence in the paint, and Walter adds intriguing young depth. This package could be the foundation for a rebuild—if the Bucks are willing to hit the reset button.
