The Milwaukee Bucks may consider trading Giannis Antetokounmpo after the playoffs, with the New York Knicks being a potential destination. A proposed trade could significantly impact Jalen Brunson's career trajectory.
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The Milwaukee Bucks have moved on from Doc Rivers. The next big move of theirs won't come until the playoffs, in which they aren't taking part, are over.
That's when they can consider in earnest trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it's when playoff teams like the New York Knicks can start making real offers.
The Knicks are one of the teams that Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey thinks have a real chance of landing Giannis.
In a new article, Bailey proposed this deal:
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This takes some of the pressure off Jalen Brunson to be the No. 1 option all the time while KAT struggles to be the needed No. 2 choice.
With Giannis, he'd lead the show right alongside Brunson.
The Bucks would get enough draft pick assets to pair with Towns to have a future plan. And they could eventually trade Towns for more future considerations, too.
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"While New York would probably still be a long shot this summer, it can now offer enough pick swaps to at least make the framework look realistic, especially if Giannis informs other suitors that the Knicks are the only team he'd sign an extension with," Bailey writes. "Losing Karl-Anthony Towns' shooting is no small thing. That's a big part of keeping the paint clear for Jalen Brunson's slashing, but there's no question this is a raw talent upgrade, even with the age and health questions that come with Giannis."
There certainly would be fewer bigger sights in the NBA than having Antetokounmpo in Madison Square Garden.
The proposed trade suggests that the Knicks could acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bucks, although specific details of the trade package have not been disclosed.
If the Knicks successfully trade for Giannis, it could elevate Jalen Brunson's role and performance, potentially leading to greater success and recognition in his career.
The Bucks are expected to consider trading Giannis after the playoffs conclude, as they are not participating in this year's postseason.
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