League sources tell ESPN that the New York Knicks reportedly held an exclusive negotiating window with the Milwaukee Bucks in August as they tried to land Giannis Antetokounmpo . During that span, the Bucks engaged with the Knicks’ proposals. Ultimately, however, the teams declined to consummate a trade.

According to those same sources, the Knicks believe the Bucks never seriously intended to move Giannis, despite entertaining talks. Meanwhile, Milwaukee insists New York never made a compelling enough offer to continue negotiations.

Multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation say that among all franchises, only New York emerged as Giannis' preferred alternative outside Milwaukee. That is, Giannis’ camp saw the Knicks as his one viable landing spot in a potential trad

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