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Report: Antetokounmpo Nearly Joined Brooklyn in Stalled Trade Talks

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened

A U.S. report says Giannis Antetokounmpo was very close to a trade from Milwaukee to the Brooklyn Nets last season. The deal reportedly fell apart because of roster, personnel, and broader organizational concerns, despite an advanced framework being in place.

  • 01Brooklyn and Milwaukee reportedly reached a basic Antetokounmpo trade agreement last season.
  • 02The deal collapsed before completion, despite serious negotiations.
  • 03Brooklyn may have had to part with Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf, and draft picks.
  • 04Roster issues involving Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo also complicated the talks.
  • 05Giannis is owed $58.5 million next season and has a $62.8 million player option for 2027/28.

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