Overview

• ESPN reporting says New York was the lone non-Bucks destination identified by Antetokounmpo, but August’s exclusive talks ended and that window is now over.
• Analyst Zach Lowe outlined theoretical Knicks packages, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyle Kuzma for Karl-Anthony Towns with OG Anunoby or a February version featuring Mikal Bridges once he becomes trade-eligible on Feb. 1.
• Team and league reporting indicates the Knicks are wary of gutting depth, view Jalen Brunson as untouchable, and have reduced draft capital after recent deals.
• League chatter points to a broad field of potential bidders if Antetokounmpo ever asks out, with mentions of the Hawks, Spurs, Rockets, Warriors, Lakers and Heat, though a Heat framework without Bam Adebayo was viewed as unlikely to sway Milwaukee.
• Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade and says he is locked in for the season, while some around the league note he could reassess his situation in roughly six to seven months.