Knicks, Warriors Reported to Pursue Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Amid Trade Speculation

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks star and two-time MVP, has expressed openness to a trade this offseason, sparking significant speculation about his future. The New York Knicks are reportedly among the teams that could aggressively pursue him, given their status as a large-market contender with valuable trade assets, though it remains uncertain if their package would meet Milwaukee's high demands. Despite rumors linking Antetokounmpo to the Golden State Warriors, sources indicate that the Warriors currently have no plans to pursue a trade for him, focusing instead on restructuring around their core of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. While the Warriors have some draft capital to offer, other teams possess far more valuable assets, making a potential trade challenging. The Bucks remain intent on keeping Antetokounmpo and will likely only trade him if he formally requests it, emphasizing their commitment to competing at a high level despite recent playoff disappointments. Antetokounmpo is still evaluating his options and has not made a decision as the offseason approaches, with talks expected to intensify around the NBA Draft in July.