Knicks would have pursued Giannis Antetokounmpo trade if Bucks were serious
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:44 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The New York Knicks reportedly would have traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo had the Milwaukee Bucks shown serious intent to move him. Sources indicate that Antetokounmpo expressed interest in joining the Knicks, prompting them to consider a trade. The Knicks felt confident in their roster and believed a coaching change could enhance their playoff potential. However, a source indicated that Milwaukee did not seem serious about trading their star player.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo showed interest in joining the Knicks.
- •The Knicks believed they had a strong enough team to contend.
- •Milwaukee's lack of serious trade talks influenced the Knicks' actions.
- •A coaching change is aimed at making the team more competitive.
- 8:44 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks would have traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo if Milwaukee had been serious about moving him
"Knicks would have traded for Giannis Antetokounmpo if Milwaukee had been serious about moving him
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