Lakers ready to go all in to land Giannis Antetokounmpo: report
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly making a significant push to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. They are prepared to offer three first-round picks and absorb his contract to facilitate the trade. However, the Lakers will need to navigate the complexities of salary overlaps and convince Antetokounmpo to join the team, as he has previously expressed a preference for Miami over Los Angeles.
- ▪The Lakers are ready to go all in to acquire Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- ▪They plan to offer three first-round picks and absorb Antetokounmpo's contract.
- ▪Antetokounmpo has expressed a preference for Miami over Los Angeles in the past.
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NBA Lakers ready to go all in to land Giannis Antetokounmpo: report By Thomas Murray Published May 22, 2026, 2:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Lakers are ready to empty the tank. So long as they can land Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bucks. ESPN insider Shams Charania revealed on “The Rich Eisen Show” on Thursday what the Lakers would need to give up to land Antetokounmpo. The Lakers reportedly are ready to go all in to acquire Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. “The Lakers expressed interest in Giannis at the deadline,” Charania said.
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