{"id":8046,"date":"2025-06-10T02:35:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T06:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T02:35:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T06:35:07","slug":"could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Antetokounmpo&#8217;s Long-Teased Knicks Move Come True? Exploring the Latest NBA Trade Rumors and the Potential Return to Durant&#8217;s Saga"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga\/#Knicks_Path_to_Acquiring_Antetokounmpo\" >Knicks\u2019 Path to Acquiring Antetokounmpo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga\/#Durant_to_the_Knicks_Also_Complex\" >Durant to the Knicks? Also Complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga\/#Durant_to_the_Raptors\" >Durant to the Raptors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga\/#Cavaliers_Reaction_to_Garland_Trade_Rumors\" >Cavaliers\u2019 Reaction to Garland Trade Rumors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga\/#Suns_Wanting_to_Trade_Bradley_Beal\" >Suns Wanting to Trade Bradley Beal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga\/#Spurs_Trade_Plans_with_Draft_Picks\" >Spurs\u2019 Trade Plans with Draft Picks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/10\/could-antetokounmpos-long-teased-knicks-move-come-true-exploring-the-latest-nba-trade-rumors-and-the-potential-return-to-durants-saga\/#Celtics_Interested_in_Jrue_Holiday\" >Celtics Interested in Jrue Holiday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s a rewritten version of the content in my own words:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The team is aiming to finalize trades before the NBA draft, especially during the weeks when trade rumors are intensifying daily.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knicks_Path_to_Acquiring_Antetokounmpo\"><\/span>Knicks\u2019 Path to Acquiring Antetokounmpo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Knicks are certainly interested in acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. If Milwaukee decides to part ways with him around the draft time, nearly all other teams will reach out to Bucks GM Jon Horst to explore a potential deal.<\/p>\n<p>There is a tentative, complicated route for the Knicks to get Antetokounmpo: New York would have to hire Jason Kidd from Dallas, and Giannis would need to request a trade to the Knicks to reunite with his former coach and a close friend\u2019s son. But this scenario faces multiple hurdles.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, Dallas has to give permission to the Knicks to talk with Kidd, which seems unlikely according to sources. James L. Edwards III from The Athletic expects the Knicks to be denied. However, Kidd and the Knicks do share some mutual interest. ESPN\u2019s Brian Windhorst noted Kidd\u2019s frustration in Dallas, especially about Luka Doncic\u2019s situation. But even if Kidd agrees to join the Knicks and Dallas allows talks, Kidd is still under contract with the Mavericks, which means the Knicks would likely have to give up a first-round draft pick as compensation \u2014 something the Knicks don\u2019t have a surplus of.<\/p>\n<p>If Kidd joins the Knicks, Antetokounmpo still has to want to join New York to play with Jalen Brunson and Kidd. Rumors suggest New York is preparing a huge offer for Giannis, potentially centered around Karl-Anthony Towns, who hails from a town close to Giannis\u2019 hometown. However, Milwaukee would prefer younger players and multiple draft picks, which the Knicks don\u2019t possess, possibly involving other teams from nearby Brooklyn. Landing Giannis at Madison Square Garden while satisfying the Bucks\u2019 demands remains a major challenge. But these rumors persist.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Durant_to_the_Knicks_Also_Complex\"><\/span>Durant to the Knicks? Also Complex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the Giannis trade doesn\u2019t happen, the Knicks are also interested in Kevin Durant. They made a trade offer during the deadline that didn\u2019t go through. A direct trade for Durant typically includes Towns and a third team. According to John Gambadoro from Arizona Sports 98.7, the Suns want a deal that includes one of the Knicks\u2019 wings like OG Anunoby or Mikal Bridges, which complicates things as the Knicks want to strengthen their depth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Durant_to_the_Raptors\"><\/span>Durant to the Raptors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If Giannis isn\u2019t traded and becomes unavailable, the Toronto Raptors could pivot to pursue Durant. Mark Stein reported that the Raptors believe Milwaukee\u2019s offer for Durant could be more competitive than what they have for Giannis.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cavaliers_Reaction_to_Garland_Trade_Rumors\"><\/span>Cavaliers\u2019 Reaction to Garland Trade Rumors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Cavaliers\u2019 recent playoff loss highlighted how crucial Darius Garland is to their offense and championship hopes. Garland played only three injured games, significantly hampering the team. Garland is undergoing toe surgery and might miss the start of the next season, making a trade less likely for now. However, ESPN\u2019s Brian Windhorst noted the Cavs might be open to trading Garland under the right circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Several teams, including Orlando, are reportedly interested. The Cavs might believe they can win many games next season in an easier Eastern Conference after Boston\u2019s Jason Tatum injury, yet if a big trade offer like one involving Giannis comes, Garland could be included.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suns_Wanting_to_Trade_Bradley_Beal\"><\/span>Suns Wanting to Trade Bradley Beal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to Gambadoro, the Suns want to trade Bradley Beal this summer. However, his no-trade clause and $108.8 million remaining on his contract over two years make that tough. Expect Beal to be heavily involved in the Suns\u2019 plans early in the next season under new coach Jordan Ot.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spurs_Trade_Plans_with_Draft_Picks\"><\/span>Spurs\u2019 Trade Plans with Draft Picks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After getting the second pick in this year\u2019s draft, the Spurs are likely to keep it to select Dylan Harper, Rutgers\u2019 point guard, adding to their already crowded backcourt. Trading such a high pick would require an Antetokounmpo-level return. However, the Spurs are open to trading their 14th pick for players who can help the team immediately, according to Yahoo Sports. They are set at guard and center but looking for a wing player.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the Thunder and Nets might package their multiple draft picks to move up in the draft.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celtics_Interested_in_Jrue_Holiday\"><\/span>Celtics Interested in Jrue Holiday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Boston is trying to reduce payroll and regain first-round picks. They are in talks with Jrue Holiday, though his market might be limited due to his large contract ($104 million over three years) and age (35 next season). Still, Holiday could be a valuable asset for playoff teams.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This flurry of trade rumors underscores a dynamic and unpredictable offseason ahead that could reshape the league\u2019s power balance. High-profile moves like Giannis or Durant changing teams would not only excite fans but also redefine championship contenders, making the NBA offseason must-watch drama for basketball enthusiasts everywhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s a rewritten version of the content in my own words: The team is aiming to finalize trades before the NBA draft, especially during the weeks when trade rumors are intensifying daily. Knicks\u2019 Path to Acquiring Antetokounmpo The Knicks are certainly interested in acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo. 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