Milwaukee Bucks
There are only two reasons that the Milwaukee Bucks would be looking at Young.
Based on their past actions, it could be their latest attempt to construct a title-contender around superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Or, considering how Antetokounmpo’s jaded view of their roster, they could be targeting Young as their next face of the franchise. As the Hawks are one of the few teams that have been linked to an Antetokounmpo trade, it’s quite feasible that they’re in the latter scenario.
If so, this is the framework that makes the most sense for both sides:
Bucks receive: Trae Young, Kristaps Porzingis, Zaccharie Risacher, 2026 First Round Pick (via Pelicans)
Hawks receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, Thanasis Antetokounmpo
To be frank, there should be a bit of hesitation from both sides about making this trade. Obviously, the future of both teams will be dramatically altered. More specifically, both teams will be saying goodbye to their franchise cornerstones, Nine times out of 10, that isn’t going to be easy to do.
However, this is the right deal for both organizations if they want to move forward. For the Bucks, they not only receive a player (Young) capable of leading the offense without Antetokounmpo but a sought-after first-round pick that can be used on another building block. That’s exactly what a team should be looking for in a trade that features their best player. For the Hawks, they receive a two-time MVP whose two-way dominance legitimately opens their championship window.
