“New York is not a city; it’s a world”
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks superstar, currently is undergoing a 7 game losing streak which is bringing up the questions about a potential trade. They have talent like AJ Green, Ryan Rollins, and Myles Turner on their squad, but no one who is going to help them truly win a championship.
The New York Knicks on the other hand look like an elite team, but if OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges can’t get it done for them, they should undoubtedly try getting a superstar in Giannis.
Here’s why the New York Knicks need to make a trade offer to the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo. This is a prediction, not a report.
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Milwaukee Bucks Receive: OG Anunoby, G/F Mikal Bridges, G Tyler Kolek, 2026 NYK 1st, 2030 NYK 1st, 2032 NYK 1st
New York Knicks Receive: F Giannis Antetokounmpo
Why This Trade Makes Sense
The Knicks’ roster currently features a strong core. Veteran guard Jalen Brunson remains the offensive engine, hitting roughly 29.8 points per game this season with solid playmaking and clutch-time poise.
Karl-Anthony Towns offers much-needed floor spacing for a big man: his ability to stretch the defense with three-point range and his polished post play had already reshaped the Knicks’ offensive identity.
On the wing, Anunoby and Bridges provide two-way versatility — capable defenders who also contribute threes and secondary scoring. The supporting cast (elements like Josh Hart, depth wing forwards, and young players) gives New York respectable depth and positional flexibility.
Yet despite this balance, something is missing: a truly generational, two-way force — a player who can carry crunch-time possessions, demand defensive attention, and change the flow of games on both ends. That’s where Giannis comes in.
He remains one of the rare players in the league capable of averaging 30+ points while dominating the boards and starting to facilitate at a high level.
Early in the 2025-26 season, even amid turbulence in Milwaukee, Giannis has maintained elite per-minute production. His drives, rim pressure, and ability to collapse defenses would finally allow the Knicks to fully maximize Brunson’s playmaking and Towns’s shooting.
With spacing from Towns, Brunson’s pick-and-pop and drive game, and an interior presence with Giannis, New York’s offense would evolve into one of the most multi-dimensional in the league.
Why Milwaukee Makes the Trade
From Milwaukee’s vantage point, the package New York offers is extremely attractive. Anunoby and Bridges are proven, NBA-ready two-way wings — players who can contribute immediately while the Bucks reshape their identity.
Adding Kolek and three future first-round picks provides long-term flexibility: the picks give Milwaukee the ability to re-tool through the draft or use them as sweeteners in future trades. Meanwhile, a young guard like Ryan Rollins — who has shown flashes this season in Milwaukee — combined with those picks gives the Bucks an appealing mix of youth, upside, and foundational pieces for a post-Giannis rebuild or retool.
For New York, taking this all-in swing isn’t just about winning games — it’s about framing a genuine championship window. Giannis, Brunson, and Towns create a balanced “big three”: a dominant interior force, a versatile stretch-big, and a lethal shot-creating guard.
The supporting cast and depth around them, plus a front office willing to supplement with shooters and complementary defenders, completes a roster built for contention. Yes, the cost is steep. But in a league where elite talent is the difference between a good team and a championship team, this trade would be the kind of bold move necessary to vault the Knicks from contender to favorite.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Stats
In the current regular season (through 13 games), he is averaging 31.2 points per game, 10.8 rebounds per game, and 6.8 assists per game, while shooting 62.9% from the field.
In terms of league rankings, his 31.2 PPG puts him 4th in the NBA in scoring. His 10.8 rebounds per game rank 8th across the league for rebounding, and his 6.8 assists per game put him around 14th in assists among all players. Additionally, his efficiency is elite: his 62.9% field-goal percentage ranks 6th in the NBA.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Contract and Age
Giannis signed a three-year extension with the Milwaukee Bucks in October 2023. That extension is worth $186 million in total, keeping him under contract through the 2027-28 season (with the final year as a player option).
His salaries in the extension are roughly $54.1 million for 2025-26, $58.4 million for 2026-27, and $62.8 million for 2027-28 (if he exercises his player option).
Giannis Antetokounmpo was born on December 6, 1994, which makes him currently 30 years old.