Buha: The Lakers can use 3 first-rounders + Reeves + Knecht + Hachimura to offer Antetokounmpo next year

Recently, Lakers reporter Jovan Buha revealed in his column "Buha 's Block" that Antetokounmpo, who was previously regarded as a potential signing target for the Lakers in the 2027 offseason, may enter the trade market in advance. The Lakers have a chance to make him a competitive offer.

Buha said: "I think the most interesting thing is that the Lakers have always regarded themselves as a team with ample future salary space throughout the early part of the (2025) offseason, but when entering the second half of the offseason after the European Championships, their position suddenly changed - publicly expressing their willingness to negotiate trades and even take over long-term contracts."

"Antetokounmpo has left a trace of possibility, but as far as we know, Antetokounmpo prefers the Knicks to the Lakers. Buha added, "Finding a way for the Knicks to make a deal with Antetokounmpo is difficult, so if for some reason that doesn't work out and Milwaukee isn't willing to work with New York... then the Lakers could take the opportunity to make a competitive offer." By next summer, they will have three first-round picks. So could you use Reeves and add three first-rounders, plus Knecter and Rui Hachimura, or even consider a sign-and-trade option? " Buha said.