Report: Cavs not seen as one of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s preferred landing spots
Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly not considering the Cleveland Cavaliers as a preferred destination for his next team. Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes noted that the Cavs have not been mentioned as a potential landing spot for the star player. The situation is complicated by Antetokounmpo's contract status, which could deter teams from pursuing a trade.
- ▪The Cleveland Cavaliers are in 'win-now' mode and have expressed interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- ▪Chris Haynes reported that Antetokounmpo is not seen as interested in joining the Cavaliers.
- ▪Antetokounmpo has one year left on his contract, which complicates potential trade discussions.
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