Giannis Antetokounmpo will begin the season with the Bucks this season as he has done for his entire 12-year career. As Antetokounmpo's star has risen in the NBA, there have been whispers that he would eventually want a bigger market, but they have mostly sounded like the wishes of other franchises and fanbases without much merit.
During a Zoom call last week Antetokounmpo revealed that he had considered playing elsewhere during the offseason, but obviously didn't name any teams. Now in a new report from ESPN's Shams Charania, the NBA insider has revealed that not only did the Bucks entertain a trade for their star, but he actually approved the potential destination following a face-to-face meeting between himself, one of his agents and Bucks general manager John Horst.
According to Charania, Milwaukee engaged in actual trade talks with the Knicks over the summer.
The Bucks have been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. The team again proved willing to make big moves this offseason by waiving Damian Lillard and signing Myles Turner fresh off a run to the Finals with the Pacers.
The way the Bucks have made these moves, combined with the fact that they and Antetokounmpo have at least considered parting ways, this seems like a story that the rest of the league will continue to monitor all season.
