Overview

• Agent Alex Saratsis conducted widespread due diligence over the summer, with New York emerging as the lone destination Antetokounmpo would consider outside Milwaukee.
• The Bucks and Knicks engaged in an August negotiating window that stretched over weeks but never gained traction, with each side offering conflicting explanations for the lack of progress.
• Milwaukee has communicated reluctance to explore deals for Antetokounmpo without a formal request, reinforcing the team's stance following recent public comments from the star.
• New York’s trade capacity is limited after deals for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns, leaving one tradable first-round pick and a handful of swaps to headline any offer.
• Antetokounmpo is under contract through 2026–27 with a 2027–28 player option and becomes eligible for a four-year extension on Oct. 1, 2026, as rival evaluations also question Golden State’s ability to assemble a viable offer.