Spurs Gear Up for Giannis Sweepstakes in 2026

As of October 11th, 2025, the San Antonio Spurs are preparing for what could be the biggest superstar sweepstakes of 2026 - a potential trade for Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, nearly every NBA front office has already started game-planning for the possibility that Antetokounmpo could seek a new team next summer.

Giannis, a two-time MVP and 2021 NBA Finals MVP, has spent the past decade defining the Bucks' identity. However, his recent remarks suggest a subtle shift in tone, as he acknowledged the possibility of a future change of heart, saying, "If in six, seven months I change my mind, I think that's human too."

The Spurs, who stayed on the sidelines during last summer's Kevin Durant trade mania, are now positioning themselves to be in a rare position of leverage when the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes begins. With a blend of youth, assets, and flexibility, including multiple future first-round picks and an attractive young duo in Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle, the Spurs are one of the few franchises capable of constructing an offer both appealing and sustainable.

While the Antetokounmpo situation remains speculative, the league is treating it as a matter of "when," not "if." And when that moment comes, San Antonio may find itself in a prime position to potentially acquire the superstar.