The Bucks’ bold plan revealed! They aim to build a Jokic + Giannis duo, with the Lakers and Warriors also eager to compete.

On September 23rd Beijing time, the summer of 2027 is anticipated to bring a transformative change to the NBA. At that time, multiple superstars such as Giannis, Jokic, Davis, Mitchell, and Trae Young will enter free agency. Several teams are making preparations by clearing salary cap space to compete for these top-tier talents. The Lakers plan to free up salary space in 2027, the Warriors have similar intentions, and the Heat are also ready to make significant moves during this historic summer.

NBA insiders have revealed that the Bucks plan to acquire Jokic to address concerns about the support around Giannis. They not only want to retain Giannis but may also pair their franchise cornerstone with another MVP. Reporter Amick disclosed that the Bucks have genuine interest in bringing Jokic alongside their foundational player Giannis.

One reason behind the Bucks’ ambitious plan is that Giannis feels the current roster support is insufficient to contend for another championship title.

If Giannis and Jokic join forces, it would immediately resolve this concern and create a highly dominant frontcourt duo. Amick explained, “A Bucks insider jokingly told me they were glad I linked Jokic to 2027 in my column because they are tired of seeing Giannis carry the team alone.”

Normally, Jokic would sign a contract extension with the Denver Nuggets without hesitation. However, his delay in re-signing this time suggests multiple possibilities remain open, creating opportunities for other teams. Several championship contenders, including the Lakers and Warriors, are positioning themselves for this historic free agency period.

Amick believes that during this unprecedented free agency window, teams like the Lakers and Warriors will also join the race for Jokic, Giannis, and Mitchell. “Although the Nuggets haven’t shown signs of anxiety—which is important to me—it hasn’t stopped other teams from factoring in potential stars like Jokic for the summer of 2027 when making decisions.”

He added, “Both the Lakers and Clippers have explicitly stated their intent to maintain salary flexibility in 2027, and the Warriors are making similar preparations. This is not only about pursuing Giannis but also concerns the possibility of acquiring Jokic and Mitchell.”

For the Bucks to successfully bring Giannis and Jokic together, they must completely clear their current roster to free up the necessary salary space. The two superstars might also need to make financial concessions to make this partnership feasible—meaning they would have to prioritize championship glory over maximum individual salaries.