Due to constant rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future, the Milwaukee Bucks' first-round pick in 2031 has been viewed as one of the most valuable selections around the NBA. If the forward were to leave at any point - and recent reports from ESPN suggest that could come in the near future - the Bucks could spend the next decade or longer trying to rebuild. That 2031 would be awfully desirable in that case, and the rest of the NBA certainly knows it.
Bucks' last stand could involve trading their 2031 first
To keep Giannis happy, the Milwaukee Bucks must continue to find ways to improve the roster that involve emptying the asset cabinet.