Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been in discussions with the team about a potential trade request, and the Knicks have come up as his preferred destination. However, New York lacks the young talent or substantial draft capital that can kick off a rebuild in Milwaukee.
It’s understandable that Giannis is rethinking his future after the Bucks’ woeful start to the season, but the Knicks are not ideal trade partners in this scenario.
The Knicks don’t have assets that the Bucks want
The Bucks are lacking in young talent themselves after multiple misses in the draft over Giannis’ prime.