{"id":427523,"date":"2025-12-05T23:29:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T23:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/427523\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T23:29:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T23:29:28","slug":"massive-knicks-trade-idea-has-new-york-landing-giannis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/427523\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive Knicks Trade Idea Has New York Landing Giannis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">The\u00a0NBA\u2019s\u00a0trade machines across the internet have\u00a0been flooded\u00a0with proposals involving Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">Antetokounmpo is once again at the forefront of trade conversations after he made headlines on Tuesday. The two-time MVP removed all references to the team from his Instagram and Twitter accounts, sparking a\u00a0major\u00a0stir in the NBA world.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">Many thought this was\u00a0Antetokounmpo&#8217;s\u00a0way of possibly requesting a trade soon. That has yet to happen, but many predict that it could happen\u00a0soon, as early as December 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\"><strong>More news:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/sports\/nba\/clippers-urged-to-trade-kawhi-leonard-to-west-rival-in-blockbuster-deal-11165768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clippers Urged to Trade Kawhi Leonard to West Rival in Blockbuster Deal<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">That is less than 10 days away, and\u00a0there is\u00a0a lot\u00a0that\u00a0can happen.\u00a0Many teams have\u00a0been linked\u00a0ot the Greek Freak, but the team possibly at the top of his list is the New York Knicks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img id=\"11166087\" alt=\"\" caption=\"NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28:  Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa\/Getty Images)\" credit=\"\" sourcealt=\"\" sources=\"[]\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5106\" height=\"3502\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;aspect-ratio:inherit;object-fit:cover\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2248951859.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">The Knicks have a chance, probably the best chance, to make a push at the nine-time All-Star, and this proposed trade by <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/article\/giannis-antetokounmpo-and-the-bucks-ready-to-move-on-here-are-3-paths-forward-plus-potential-trade-scenarios-165252015.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin\u00a0O&#8217;Connor\u00a0of Yahoo Sports<\/a> could get the job done.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"List_wp-block-list__nTkVj\">\n<li class=\"ListItem_wp-block-list-item__tMZ_4\"><strong>Bucks get:<\/strong>\u00a0KAT, OG Anunoby, 2030 swap, 2032 swap, seven second-round\u00a0picks<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListItem_wp-block-list-item__tMZ_4\"><strong>Knicks get:\u00a0<\/strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, Thanasis Antetokounmpo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">&#8220;Swap in Mikal Bridges for Anunoby if\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like, or send KAT to a third team with different assets coming to Milwaukee. No matter the iteration, New York is a destitute trade partner, having already emptied its chamber for Towns and Bridges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">&#8220;If Giannis wants to end up with the Knicks,\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0going to have to use all the leverage he can to get there: Age 31, signed only through the 2026-27 season, and now dealing with an apparent injury, he could steer his way where he wants to go by threatening to leave for a team with cap space in 2027.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">&#8220;But\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0think something\u00a0would\u2019ve\u00a0happened by now if there was a deal that worked, or if the Knicks were really that excited about pairing Giannis with Jalen Brunson, which is no guarantee to be a match after witnessing the Giannis\/Damian Lillard pairing flop hard. And crucially, Giannis\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have a no-trade clause.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\"><strong>More news:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/sports\/nba\/luka-doncic-asked-lakers-about-possibility-of-trade-for-giannis-antetokounmpo-report-11159526\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luka Doncic Asked Lakers About Possibility of Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo: Report<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">Many might consider the Knicks the favorite to land Antetokounmpo, but if they do so, they can no longer trade any of their own first-round picks. The only thing the Knicks possess is swaps and one first-rounder from the Washington Wizards, which is top-eight protected. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">That exact package above could get the job done, or even a slightly tweaked. If the Knicks decide to make a move, they can&#8217;t move a muscle until December 15.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_blockParagraph__I2kr4\">For all the latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/topic\/sports-nba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBA<\/a>\u00a0news and rumors, head over to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/sports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsweek Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The\u00a0NBA\u2019s\u00a0trade machines across the internet have\u00a0been flooded\u00a0with proposals involving Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. 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