An old enemy could be about to rip Giannis away from the Heat

"Joe Cronin and the Portland Trail Blazers may not be done haunting the Miami Heat. According to recent reporting, the Blazers have expressed interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent days. And if they're serious about taking the gamble, they're a team that could blow away the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, and the Heat in any bidding war for Giannis ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline."

"The Blazers could trade up to three first-round picks in any deal for Giannis, in addition to including some intriguing young talent, such as Scoot Henderson, in any deal. However, what's most intriguing about a potential Blazers offer is the fact that they control Milwaukee's first-round picks in 2028 and 2030. That, perhaps more than anything, could be the big lure in the Bucks' willingness to listen to Portland's potential offer for Giannis."

Portland has expressed interest in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo and could be willing to offer up to three first-round picks plus young talent such as Scoot Henderson. Portland controls Milwaukee's future first-round picks in 2028 and 2030, potentially making their package more attractive to the Bucks than rival offers from Golden State, Minnesota, New York, or Miami. Giannis's preference could be decisive in any trade and may influence whether the Bucks consider a deal. A late Portland offer would create a damaging outcome for Miami, especially given Joe Cronin's prior refusal to engage on a Damian Lillard trade.

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