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“Lakers Could Need Him”: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Controversial Teammate May Be Shown the Exit Door as Trade Rumors Cause a Frenzy in NBA World

Published 11/11/2022, 10:54 PM EST

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has a lot to celebrate. With a great record of 10-1, the Milwaukee Bucks have been on a roll. However, the Bucks may have a potential trade on the table soon. The news has come as a surprise to many fans. But others have seen it coming all along, simply because the Bucks have had an interest in another player.

Grayson Allen was penciled in to play against the San Antonio Spurs. But it was reported that he got sidelined due to a “non-COVID illness”. Jordan Nwora replaced him without an announcement. This posed to be a mystery for fans. More fuel was added to the fire when potential trade rumors started circling around the player.

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Fans have gone into a frenzy following these reports. One fan tweeted, “Lakers could need him”. Others were debating which team he could possibly land up in.

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

Jake Fischer, a reporter at Yahoo Sports, claimed that the Milwaukee Bucks have explored the possibilities of trading Allen with other teams. According to Fischer, the Bucks have set their eyes on the Phoenix Suns’ Jae Crowder. Fischer added that it would make sense salary-wise to make that trade.

Allen’s potential trade destinations

Other media have already started speculating Grayson Allen’s trade destinations. Crowder could be a good addition for the Bucks just as Allen would possibly be for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. Justin Holiday from the Atlanta Hawks could possibly be a better option for the defensive side as well.

On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling with keeping their players fit. LeBron James and Anthony Davis continue to play, despite their worrying health statuses.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is coping with his own and his teammates’ health

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The Bucks have also been dealing with multiple injuries. Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed three games due to his left knee soreness. Pat Connaughton and Kris Middleton are just a few players that have succumbed to injuries recently.

Meanwhile, Grayson Allen has been averaging 10.8 points per game so far this season for the Bucks.

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With the Milwaukee Bucks looking to make their game stronger with a better defensive upgrade, Allen’s name could come up for a trade.

What do you think the Bucks should do? Let us know in the comments below.

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Rekha Joly

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Rekha Joly is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a triple major in English, Journalism, and Psychology from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore.
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