Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked to several trade rumors since the Bucks' season concluded just a few weeks ago.
Reports indicate that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to remain in Milwaukee for the foreseeable future. However, it would be hard for the franchise not to ignore offers from other teams throughout the league.
Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News floated a bold scenario: a trade that would see a superstar swap between the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks.
Bucks received: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, 2032 FRP swap, 2030 FRP swap, 2032 second, 2030 second; Wizards protected 2026 FRP
Knicks recieve:Giannis Antetokounmpo
"The Knicks could, in theory, trade Jalen Brunson," Winfield Wrote.
"It would send shock waves through the city, but it's not impossible. Brunson's value has never been higher, and his upcoming four-year, $156.5 million extension is one of the most team-friendly superstar deals in the league, which ironically makes salary matching more difficult."
"To make the numbers work, the Knicks would likely have to include Hart's $20 million salary alongside Brunson's. From there, they'd need to empty what's left of their draft coffers: the Wizards' top-eight protected 2026 first-rounder, their own 2030 and 2032 first-round pick swaps, and a pile of second-rounders."
"It's the boldest move of them all — almost — parting with the face of the franchise to pair Antetokounmpo with Towns. But if the Knicks believe Giannis can be the best player on a championship team and Towns can be the second, Brunson might be the price of entry.
While the idea of trading Brunson would cause some controversy among Knicks fans, they would be adding a surefire future Hall of Famer in Giannis Antetokounmpo, who could elevate them into true title contention.
Meanwhile, the Bucks will receive one of the best point guards in the league in Brunson. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to be an MVP-caliber player throughout his time in New York, leading the Knicks to the Conference Finals for the first time since the 2000 season.
It remains to be seen whether the Bucks would part ways with their franchise cornerstone, and both teams would acquire big-time superstars in this hypothetical trade, reshaping their future.