The Brooklyn Nets’ ongoing effort to improve their draft position should not stop the franchise from pursuing Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to a column published Jan. 29, 2026 by the New York Post.
The piece argues that Antetokounmpo is the type of transformational player who could immediately shift the Nets’ competitive outlook, regardless of any short-term plan to accumulate lottery picks. While the team is reportedly focused on rebuilding, the column contends that a bold, “team-altering” offer would be justified for a former NBA champion and two-time Most Valuable Player.
No specific trade package was detailed, but the writer emphasized that acquiring a player of Antetokounmpo’s caliber should override a traditional tanking strategy. The column maintains that opportunities to land a superstar rarely align with long-term rebuilding timelines and that Brooklyn must be prepared to act if Milwaukee shows any openness to negotiations.
Source: New York Post
