For anyone who thinks the New York Knicks will give up whatever and whoever it takes to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, you might want to revisit what happened over the summer. Because it seems they might’ve drawn a line in talks that they won’t cross.
Reporting for The Stein Line, Jake Fischer writes that Giannis himself “told at least one Bucks teammate that he believed a trade to the Knicks was quite close to materializing.” This suggests talks between Milwaukee and New York progressed further than anyone initially realized. It also aligns with further reporting from Kris Pursiainen over at ClutchPoints that the Bucks proposed a deal featuring Kyle Kuzma in addition to the two-time MVP.