Knicks playoff success affects Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation
CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
As the New York Knicks compete against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, all eyes are on the implications for Giannis Antetokounmpo's potential trade. With the Knicks two wins away from their first championship since 1973 and Karl-Anthony Towns excelling in the Finals, trade talks involving Antetokounmpo may diminish. Towns has improved significantly during the playoffs after an earlier rough season, averaging 19.5 points and 12.5 rebounds over the first two Finals games. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to resolve Antetokounmpo's future before the upcoming NBA Draft later this month.
- •The Knicks lead their Finals series over the Spurs.
- •Karl-Anthony Towns is a standout performer in the Finals.
- •Antetokounmpo is an unrestricted free agent in 2027.
- •Bucks hope to finalize decisions before the NBA Draft.
- •Knicks discussions for Antetokounmpo may be declining.
- 5:42 PMCBS NBA — Why a Knicks playoff hero could be changing the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes
"The Knicks have long been an obvious landing spot, but Karl-Anthony Towns may be altering that equation
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