New York Knicks Reportedly In Pursuit Of 9x NBA All-Star

According to Gery Woelfel, the Knicks are planning to make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Feb 8, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson talks with New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11), forward Mikal Bridges (25), and guard Josh Hart (3) during a timeout in the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks have been mentioned by a lot of people as a team who should make a big move this summer.

Despite reaching the Eastern Conference finals, they fired head coach Tom Thibodeau (and are still maybe one piece away from being a true title contender).

Dec 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) and forward OG Anunoby (8) react after a three point basket by center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) to clinch a win over the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images / John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

According to Gery Woelfel of Woelfelspressbox.com, the Knicks are in pursuit of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Via Woelfel: "Could there be a Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jason Kidd reunion in New York?
There’s a report the Knicks are asking Dallas officials permission to speak to Kidd about their vacant head coaching position.
Yesterday I was told the Knicks are preparing to make a tsunami-type offer to acquire Antetokounmpo from the Bucks.
Kidd once coached Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee."

Could there be a Giannis Antetokounmpo-Jason Kidd reunion in New York?
There’s a report the Knicks are asking Dallas officials permission to speak to Kidd about their vacant head coaching position.
Yesterday I was told the Knicks are preparing to make a tsunami-type offer to…

— Gery Woelfel (@GeryWoelfel) June 6, 2025

Antetokounmpo would be an incredible addition to the Knicks (or any team).

If they were able to pair him with Jalen Brunson, the two All-Stars would form arguably the best duo in the Eastern Conference.

My jam-packed latest on the Knicks' interest in Mavericks coach Jason Kidd: https://t.co/0LqiDllFEj pic.twitter.com/nHzzc5ExVl

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 6, 2025

Antetokounmpo finished this past season (his 12th) with averages of 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 60.1% from the field and 22.2% from the three-point range in 67 games.

That said, it's unclear if the Bucks would be willing to move the future Hall of Famer.

Via The Milwaukee Bucks: "Giannis is only the third player in NBA history (Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain) with consecutive games of 35+ PTS, 15+ REB, and 10+ AST."

Giannis is only the third player in NBA history (Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain) with consecutive games of 35+ PTS, 15+ REB, and 10+ AST. pic.twitter.com/yykGDhLQuj

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 6, 2025

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have been unable to return to the Eastern Conference finals since winning the 2021 title.