Executives View Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo as Neck-and-Neck on Trade Market

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Executives View Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo as Neck-and-Neck on Trade Market

Several executives view Kawhi and Giannis as "neck-and-neck" for the best player available on the trade market if Leonard becomes available, per Scotto. Leonard averaged 28 points on 51% shooting in 65 games this season as the Clippers trend toward a youth movement. The Bucks are also exploring a Giannis trade ahead of the June 23 draft.

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Sacramento is "enamored with" Acuff and the No. 7 pick is viewed as his draft floor, per Scotto. "Sacramento's GM Scott Perry coached Acuff's father at Eastern Kentucky," Scotto wrote. "Should Acuff be off the board, guards such as Wagler, Brown and Flemings could be available." Acuff averaged 23.5 points on 44% from three at Arkansas.

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