The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly explored the possibility of trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo before the deadline, but discussions with the Milwaukee Bucks quickly revealed the enormous asking price involved, according to Jake Fischer.
League sources said Milwaukee informed Cleveland that any potential deal would need to include Evan Mobley along with all of the Cavaliers’ available first-round draft assets.
“The Cavaliers, league sources say, contacted the Bucks about Giannis before the deadline as well … and were told it would take Evan Mobley and all of Cleveland’s available draft capital to get it done,” Fischer reported.
“That’s a trade construction that presumably would have Mobley stans scoffing, but it’s a move that no shortage of rival executives I’ve discussed it with say they would make.”
The Cavaliers reportedly contacted the Bucks about a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Milwaukee wanted Evan Mobley and all of their available first-round picks, per @JakeLFischer
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