Insiders say Antetokounmpo seems interested in joining forces with Curry, but the Warriors can t afford him

According to F/W contributor Sidante Gupta, American sports media, pointed out: Antetokounmpo showed interest in joining forces with Curry. Unfortunately, an insider said the Warriors may face some challenges to be able to afford him.

Antetokounmpo has always been one of the most discussed players in the offseason. With the Bucks star connected to multiple teams, NBA insider Logan Murdoch even claimed the forward showed interest in joining Curry with the Golden State Warriors. However, the Warriors may face bigger problems in bringing in the star.

Murdoch emphasized Antetokounmpo's interest in joining the Warriors on the Real Ones show, saying: "There is a feeling that Antetokounmpo is very, very interested in the idea of ​​being Curry's teammate one day. At least there is a feeling that he wants to play with Curry... This is the feeling that a lot of senior executives were at that party."

Murdoch mentioned the Bucks forward's recent performance at Curry's party. The meeting between the two triggered a lot of conversations involving potential transfers, and Antetokounmpo was seen joining the Warriors. However, Murdoch also said that this would not be a deal that could easily be made. "At this point, the Golden State Warriors don't seem to be in the bargaining chips for Antetokounmpo's bid," the insider said. "I don't think they will - not because they don't want to - but because they don't have assets to get him."

At this point, any transaction discussion involving Antetokounmpo always implies the necessary assets and compensation for his acquisition. The Bucks star is one of the most dominant players in the league. This won him a considerable contract, with the right reason. With his current contract of $54.1 million, he is heading into next season with three years left on his contract, and he is a huge addition to any team’s ceiling space. Unfortunately, the Warriors simply don't have the money to afford him because they've already exceeded the cap.

The Golden State Warriors currently have only a few assets worth trading, the most important of which is their young forward Kumingga. While the 22-year-old is expected to be part of any deal involving Antetokounmpo, the remaining portion may not be enough to pry the Greeks away from Milwaukee, especially given how limited their draft capital is.

While Antetokounmpo may have shown interest in working with Curry, the transfer Warriors will also contradict him with some of his preferences to consider the trading destination. After expressing his desire to stay in the East, most of his teams in the West lost some of their effectiveness as a potential landing site almost immediately.

Anyway, some Western teams show the possibility of becoming a trading destination purely because they are willing to give up on anything for the 30-year-old. The Houston Rockets, in particular, have shown a tendency to transfer large chunks of funds to facilitate the deal to acquire the Bucks' forwards. At this point, the future of Milwaukee and its stars is still shrouded in mystery. As many events unfold, the offseason is destined to be an interesting season. Will Antetokounmpo stay in the east or join Journey to the West, so that the already fierce competition will be more bloody?