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Knicks cease pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of NBA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:35 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Knicks cease pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of NBA Finals

Summary

The New York Knicks have reportedly ended their trade interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo as they prepare for the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. While the Knicks had shown a strong connection to Antetokounmpo, they did not make competitive offers, leading to an impasse with the Milwaukee Bucks. Insider Shams Charania commented that the Knicks have moved on from this situation and indicated that Giannis's future may lie with other teams, specifically the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers. Antetokounmpo has not played much this season and faced issues with the Bucks, raising speculation about his next destination during the upcoming NBA Draft.

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Key Details

•Knicks face San Antonio Spurs in NBA Finals.
•Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade interest from Knicks is reportedly over.
•The Knicks did not make sufficient offers to the Bucks.
•Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers are potential destinations for Giannis.
•Antetokounmpo had a limited playing season with Milwaukee Bucks.

Latest Updates

6:35 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Insider Reveals ‘Strong’ Connection Between Knicks and Giannis Antetokounmpo And How It Will Play Out Come Next Season

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks were among the most heavily-linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo throughout the season. Neither the Greek Freak nor his current team the Milwaukee Bucks confirmed it but rumors lived on. Shams Charania is among the reporters relentless in reporting about Antetokounmpo’s move away from Wisconsin and in his latest scoop, he revealed that [...]
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