Despite recent reporting suggesting Giannis Antetokounmpo would like to be a New York Knick, Jake Fischer reported that the Atlanta Hawks are the Eastern Conference team best positioned to make a move for the two-time MVP.
Fischer rationalized Atlanta’s offseason pipedream with the logic that the team owns the rights to Milwaukee’s 2026 first round draft pick after the draft day heist of New Orleans this offseason. What is less known is that the Hawks also control the rights to a 2027 Milwaukee first round pick via a swap with the Pelicans (yes, again).