The Milwaukee Bucks and their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo have been at the center of persistent trade speculation throughout the offseason. The buzz reached a peak when the Bucks and Knicks entered an exclusive negotiating window in August, suggesting a blockbuster move was a real possibility. This period of intense discussion, however, has now reached a definitive and quiet end. The entire situation left fans and analysts wondering if the superstar’s long tenure in Milwaukee was finally concluding.

Behind the scenes, the Greek Freak’s camp had identified New York as the one external destination that truly appealed to him. This set the stage for a high-stakes poker game between the two franchises. The Knicks, fresh off an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, seemed like a logical fit

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