Another Central Division team could be making a deal soon. While the Pistons can’t upstage the Bucks’ acquisition of Damian Lillard, they have been active in trade talks over the last few weeks, James Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
- Speaking of Lillard, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says that dispute the acquisition of the longtime All-Star guard, there’s no guarantee that Giannis Antetokounmpo will commit to the Bucks long term (video link). Antetokounmpo has yet to sign an extension this offseason and has financial incentive to wait but he may want out if Milwaukee doesn’t win another championship this season. “Maybe their 10 percent better in terms of this title chase, maybe five percent. The real question is, ‘What does it mean for Giannis?,’” Windhorst said. “Giannis made it clear he was not going to sign an extension with this team. He wanted to see them go all-in. They have gone all-in. But if he still doesn’t sign an extension, they’re still on the one-year window.”