On Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks engaged in extensive trade talks surrounding franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, which eventually fizzled out. The reports came just two weeks before the teams are slated to kick off their respective 2025-26 regular seasons.

Recently, Knicks head coach Mike Brown was asked about the rumors, and gave a very diplomatic response.

“I don't get into that stuff. We're in a great spot right now. Our guys have been playing their tails off. They're starting to pick what we're doing defensively; offensively we're getting a little bit more comfortable – especially trying to play fast,” said Brown, per Ian Begley of SNYtv on X, formerly Twitter. “That's what I'm concentrating

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