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Heat fan questions Knicks' potential impact on Giannis pursuit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Heat fan questions Knicks' potential impact on Giannis pursuit

Summary

A fan inquiry to Ira Winderman raises concerns regarding the New York Knicks' chances of winning the NBA Finals and its effect on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential movement. Winderman suggests that a Knicks win wouldn’t necessitate a roster shake-up. He asserts that regardless of New York's outcome, Antetokounmpo may still remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, highlighting the unpredictable nature of player movement in the NBA. The ongoing nature of free agency, particularly regarding Andrew Wiggins' status, adds further complexity for the Miami Heat.

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By the Numbers

•Inquiries about Knicks' finals performance and implications for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
•Winderman indicates Knicks are unlikely to dismantle their roster post-playoffs.
•Discussion on Andrew Wiggins' potential free agency and sign-and-trade options.
•Heat’s future hinges on roster decisions with an emphasis on Tyler Herro's status.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: Have Knicks made themselves least of Heat’s concerns in Giannis chase?

What they're saying

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Q: Ira, please help me get through this dilemma. I don’t want the Knicks to win, because I’m not from NYC and NY fans are already insufferable enough. And the fact that Trump plans to attend makes a possible Knicks sweep even more depressing, since he will claim that it was his presence that got them the championship trophy. At the same time, however, won’t a Knicks victory make it less likely ...
— Yahoo Sports

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