Trail Blazers ready to risk their future for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Portland Trail Blazers are willing to take considerable risks to sign Giannis Antetokounmpo, even without a guarantee that he will extend his contract with the team. It's the kind of gamble that can save a rebuild or burn it to the ground. Portland wouldn't just look at a big name: the franchise would consider betting a hefty portion of its future on a player capable of immediately changing the competitive ceiling of a roster.

Antetokounmpo, double MVP and undisputed star of the Milwaukee Bucks, represents an invaluable asset. The Trail Blazers, who already have talents like Damian Lillard and promising youngsters like Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, could see their team transformed by the addition of the Greek. However, the risk is high, as uncertainty looms over whether Antetokounmpo will stay in Portland long-term.