The Milwaukee Bucks are entering yet another disappointing off-season. In the years after winning the NBA Championship in 2021, this team has failed to make any noise in the playoffs. That continued this season when they were eliminated by the eventual Eastern Conference Champion Indiana Pacers in the first round.
However, this off-season could prove to be a massive one if Milwaukee would ever consider a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade.
Breaking: Bucks To Receive “Tsunami” Offer For Giannis Antetokounmpo From Contender (Report)
Mar 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Mar 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The trade market attracts a few superstars each year. Among those hot entities, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks will certainly generate some offers:
The New York Knicks are one of several clubs hoping to make some significant roster changes ahead of what could be a historic NBA summer. The most recent rumors of New York suggest they are getting ready to make a huge deal that may help them get their greatest player since Carmelo Anthony, even if their flexibility is still relatively limited.
League insider Gery Woelfel wrote, “Could there be a Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jason Kidd reunion in New York? There’s a report that the Knicks are asking Dallas officials for permission to speak to Kidd about their vacant head coaching position. Yesterday, I was told the Knicks are preparing to make a tsunami-type offer to acquire Antetokounmpo from the Bucks. Kidd once coached Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee.”
According to NBA Insider Gery Woelfel:
Could there be a Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jason Kidd reunion in New York?
There’s a report the Knicks are asking Dallas officials permission to speak to Kidd about their vacant head coaching position. Yesterday I was told the Knicks are preparing to make a tsunami-type offer to acquire Antetokounmpo from the Bucks.
Kidd once coached Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee.
Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Knicks recently had their finest season in decades. They made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, but it wasn’t enough to meet their expectations. Some are urging the Knicks to improve their bench and supporting cast. But they plan to take the other approach and give up some depth in exchange for a franchise player.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a player who can lead the Knicks to greater heights and is still at the peak of his career. As his future in Milwaukee becomes more uncertain, he has become one of the Knicks’ top trade targets this summer, and it’s no secret that he may be related to their current pursuit of Jason Kidd.
A transaction that included Miles McBride, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Knicks’ first-round selection in 2030 may be in return for Pat Connaughton and Giannis from the Bucks. Both sides may benefit from the transaction and move one step closer to their objectives for the next campaign.
Antetokounmpo’s dominant inside presence next to star point guard Jalen Brunson might have franchise-altering effects. Still, the move would demand significant risk and sacrifice for New York.
Giannis is interested in the Knicks. This fact is unsurprising given that they are the league’s biggest market and a club running for a spot in the playoffs. There is also evidence that he can be highly successful there. Giannis’ interest in the Knicks is not surprising given that they are the league’s biggest market and a team running for a spot. It is reasonable to assume that he can be highly successful there.
Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Giannis has the opportunity to establish franchise history while contending for titles. Giannis could make much money in this scenario, which could be his wisest course of action with his ongoing struggles with the Bucks.
Mar 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
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