Cowherd Proposes Warriors Trade Butler, Kuminga, Picks for Giannis

Sports analyst Colin Cowherd has proposed a bold trade idea for the Golden State Warriors to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, suggesting the Warriors trade Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, and four first-round picks. Cowherd argues that despite Butler's strong performance and popularity, the aging core of the Warriors—including Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Al Horford—limits their championship prospects. He highlights that Kuminga has shown promise especially when playing independently of Curry, and that Butler's return to Milwaukee, where he played college basketball, could be appealing for the Bucks. Cowherd also reasons that first-round picks are becoming increasingly valuable, making the trade package potentially attractive to Milwaukee, whose future with Giannis is uncertain amid recent playoff disappointments. While the Warriors started the 2025-26 season strong with a win over the Lakers led by Butler, Cowherd remains skeptical about their ability to compete for a title without a transformative move. This trade concept reflects ongoing speculation about Giannis's future and the Warriors' strategies to remain competitive in the Western Conference.