US EditionIf the Knicks want Giannis Antetokounmpo, they're going to have to make some uncomfortable sacrifices
The Knicks face tough salary cap and roster restrictions that limit their ability to trade for Giannis, needing to give up key wings and draft picks, sources say.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks' two-time MVP, is reportedly available as teams prepare for Feb. 5, and the Knicks face painful roster sacrifices to pursue him.
- Milwaukee Bucks are prioritizing youth and draft picks, while the New York Knicks lack tradable assets after surrendering five first-round draft picks in the Mikal Bridges trade.
- Mock packages often put Karl-Anthony Towns at the center of a Giannis trade, while other scenarios include Knicks wings Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, with some proposals even involving Jalen Brunson.
- Knicks decision-makers must weigh immediate title chances against long-term roster risks, as trading top wings would weaken defense and create gaps they must fill, according to reports.
- Because the Milwaukee Bucks can delay a trade and Antetokounmpo is eligible for a supermax extension, the pursuit may extend into the offseason, the source indicates.
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Giannis Cracks Jokes as Trade Buzz Swirls, Lakers Lurk
While the NBA world continues to speculate about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar appeared anything but rattled.Instead, Antetokounmpo leaned into the moment — literally — with humor.Giannis Leans Into the Moment on Social MediaAmid mounting trade chatter, Antetokounmpo took to Instagram with a tongue-in-cheek pitch for a sponsorship deal, jokingly offering himself as an ambassador …
Knicks shouldn’t give into fool’s gold Giannis Antetokounmpo temptation
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Feigin on Legacy, Giannis, and a City Changed by the Bucks
Outgoing Peter Feigin, president of the Milwaukee Bucks, joined Wisconsin’s Midday News after being honored with Milwaukee’s key to the city and multiple proclamations. Feigin reflected on his 12-year tenure, pointing to relationships, community impact, and the transformation sparked by Fiserv Forum, the Deer District, and the Bucks’ championship run. He called the moment emotional and humbling, crediting ownership, staff, city leaders, and play…
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