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Giannis Antetokounmpo trade update as Knicks lose exclusivity and Bucks struggles fuel NBA rumors with potential suitors before Feb 2026.
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Sources: Knicks’ offseason Giannis trade talks involved Bucks offer with Kyle Kuzma wrinkle
Giannis Antetokounmpo's desire to join the Knicks was widely publicized in October. Sources say Kyle Kuzma was in the Bucks' proposal to NY.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets have consistently been mentioned as potential Giannis trade suitors for years for two main reasons: a) all of them are currently in a “championship window” meaning Antetokounmpo fits their timeline, and b) they all have a surplus of future draft assets to trade for the future.
Antetokounmpo, who turned 31 over the weekend, is averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists on 43.5 percent shooting from three. He remains extension-eligible in 2026, and Fischer noted that many franchises are tracking the situation closely.
The New York Knicks will reportedly be among the teams interested in New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado if he is made available before this year's Feb. 5 trade deadline, per SNY's Ian Begley (h/t HoopsHype).
The Toronto Raptors, who would be quite formidable with Antetokounmpo and Scottie Barnes side by side, have a similar quandary. The list goes on from there, with oft-cited longshots like the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors also facing complications.
The New York Knicks went to the Eastern Conference Finals last season and are back at it again this year, sitting at 9-5 and first in the Atlantic Division. Towns has fit in well since arriving from Minnesota, giving New York a legitimate second star next ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, his agent Alex Saratsis and the Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly having discussions about the superstar's future, whether it be in town or being traded elsewhere, per ESPN's Shams Charania.
It was speculated all offseason that Antetokounmpo would finally demand a trade and leave Milwaukee, but after weeks of speculation while the Greek Freak was back home, the two sides appeared to be ready to go into 2025-26 in lockstep.
As the Miami Heat focus on a Sunday meeting with Kevin Durant, free agent Dwyane Wade is intensifying talks with other teams, including the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks, sources told ESPN. Wade could look to schedule meetings next week after he ...
Warriors trade possibilities are beginning to crop up and ESPN has a fascinating notion of Anthony Davis being sent to the Dubs. The post Warriors Land Anthony Davis in ESPN Mock Blockbuster Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.