The 2025-26 season hasn’t even started, but Knicks-Giannis trade talk is getting real. New York is reportedly ‘absolutely interested’ in Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose future with the Bucks appears limited. The buzz hits different after ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Knicks engaged with Milwaukee for trade discussions this past August.

But folks, hold up, there might be a major roadblock. The Knicks’ management has concerns about how adding Antetokounmpo could disrupt their roster balance.

“The Knicks are known to have concerns about the possible roster imbalance that could result from a deal for Giannis. They absolutely have interest, but were quite perturbed by the tumult caused by this latest report,” sources said.

Any deal would require New York to match the 30-year-old’s max

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