If Giannis Antetokounmpo is not playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, he wants to play for the New York Knicks, that has become clear.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the Knicks and Bucks engaged in trade talks regarding the superstar big man in August, though no traction was made. This came amid rampant speculation about Antokounmpo's future in Milwaukee and his uncertainty in the franchise's direction.

Charania noted that New York was "the only place" outside of Milwaukee that the 2021 NBA champion and two-time MVP would want to play, though Bucks management reportedly made it known that they were unwilling to move their star. Others contend that the package the Knicks offered simply wasn't good enough.

The latter hypothetical seems like the more realistic happening. The Knicks extende

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