"Following a dizzying few weeks of trade rumors after giving the green light for talks to commence, Giannis Antetokounmpo is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of the 2025-26 season, per multiple reports on Thursday, just hours before the NBA's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline."
"Now with Antetokounmpo not available again until the summer, the Knicks will have two tradeable first-round draft picks that they can use to sweeten the pot of a deal. They currently don't have any during the season. It also gives team brass ample time to decipher whether or not they actually have to put together a blockbuster of a deal for the nine-time All-Star."
"Reports in recent days have suggested that owner James Dolan and team president Leon Rose want to give the rest of this season to the current core in place. They bolstered their ranks on Thursday afternoon by acquiring defensive specialist and high-energy point guard Jose Alvarado to back up Jalen Brunson, which became a necessity after it was learned that Miles McBride needs sports hernia surgery and will miss significant time."
Giannis Antetokounmpo will stay with the Milwaukee Bucks for the remainder of the 2025-26 season, confirmed hours before the NBA trade deadline. His unavailability levels the playing field for the New York Knicks, who now possess two tradeable first-round draft picks to sweeten any future deal. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors were previously considered likely suitors because of draft capital and young assets. Knicks owner James Dolan and president Leon Rose prefer to let the current core play out the season. New York added Jose Alvarado after Miles McBride required sports hernia surgery. Antetokounmpo is averaging 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.6 assists while sidelined with a calf injury.
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