Bucks rumor: The star is expected to leave the team, but it is not Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks may not trade Giannis, but if he doesn't resign, they may trade another big man.

Rumors are everywhere about the future of the Milwaukee Bucks. Mainly it is possible that Giannis Antetokounmpo is traded, although reports say Giannis will not take the initiative to propose a deal.

There is now news that the Bucks will trade other stars other than Giannis. According to Matt Moore of Substack website Hardwood Paroxysm, the Bucks are considering trading center Brooke Lopez.

"I don't think the team's roster will be like this," Moore said. "The team will likely leave Kevin Porter Jr., and most of the people I've interviewed think Brooke Lopez has gone.

Lopez is probably one of the most famous players on the market. His career has indeed come to an end, but like Al Horford, he is a perfect professional and a winner, he is easily integrated into the team culture, finds his place, and still plays a big role every night on the defensive end."

Lopez is currently a free agent and it's unclear whether he will renew his contract with the Bucks. Lopez has played for the Bucks for seven seasons since 2018.

During this period, he was part of the team that won the NBA championship in 2021. He has been selected into the NBA All-Defensive Team twice (2020 and 2023). In 2023, Lopez was selected for the All-A-Serie A team.

Lopez combines the skills of a typical inside player and the comprehensiveness of a forward. He can certainly guard the franchise and score inside, but he can also shoot from the outside from time to time.

In addition, whether he stays with the Bucks depends on whether the team can afford him. In 2023, he signed a two-year contract worth $48 million. If he stays, his salary will likely drop for at least one reason. The

Bucks paid $148.8 million in contracts for several players. Giannis and Damien Lillard combined for a salary of $108.2 million, with little cap space.

If he did leave the Bucks, where would he go?

Brook Lopez's possible destination

Lopez's absence is a vacancy for the Bucks. However, his absence also means another team’s addition.

According to Sports Illustrated, Lopez may eventually join the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets. With the Lakers, he can add shape and strength to a team with LeBron James and Luca Doncic.

If he joins the Golden State Warriors, he can become an experienced center on the team. The same is true for a young Rockets.