22+9+11, 22+11+8! The Spurs are not sold except for the literary class, and the Bucks don t change Antetokounmpo.

Recently, there have been many rumors about Antetokounmpo's trade. The Spurs have the highest "appearance rate" among his popular families. This traditional strong team with the blood of the championship can still attract the attention of big-name stars even in the reconstruction period.

It should be noted that although the Spurs' current salary space can easily "eat" Antetokounmpo's big contract, in the negotiation process with the Bucks, in addition to Wenban Yama, the Spurs also have a non-sale product, that is, the 2024 first-round No. 4 pick Castle.

The source comes from US media reporter Chris Mannix. The Bucks have recently tentatively asked Castle about their offer. The Spurs responded to this: "Even if you use Antetokounmpo as a bargaining chip, we won't change it!"

Then the question is, who is Castle, who can make the Spurs willing to give up Antetokounmpo? As a first-year rookie, Castle conquered the Spurs management with two quasi-triple-double performances in his debut season.

On April 5, 2025, against the powerful Cavaliers, Castle made 8 of 16 shots, scoring 22 points + 9 rebounds + 11 assists; on March 28, 2025, the opponent was still the Cavaliers, Castle scored 22 points + 11 rebounds + 8 assists in the game.

The Best Rookie Awards announced in April this year, 20-year-old Castle was elected without any suspense. Therefore, in the eyes of the Spurs management, Castle and Vinban Yama have become important cornerstones on the team's reconstruction path, which is why the Bucks, who hold Antetokounmpo, will also be rejected by the Spurs in the trading negotiations.