Giannis Antetokounmpo Sparks Knicks Rumors With Cryptic Behavior

Giannis Antetokounmpo's social media purge has reignited trade speculation connecting the two-time MVP to the New York Knicks. The Bucks superstar scrubbed nearly all Milwaukee-related content from his accounts, keeping only two posts while the franchise spirals toward dysfunction.

Giannis Already Asked Bucks for Trade to Knicks

ESPN's Brian Windhorst revealed explosive information that changes the entire narrative around Antetokounmpo's future. The revelation goes far beyond cryptic social media moves.

"The Bucks called the Knicks and asked for an offer for Giannis, because Giannis said, I want to be a Knick. So people were like, oh my God, he deleted a photo from May where he had a Bucks logo on it. Guys, he asked to be traded already."

“He asked to be traded already.” 😳

- @WindhorstESPN on Giannis

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Windhorst's report confirms Giannis formally requested a trade to New York, with Milwaukee actively shopping him to the Knicks. This contradicts earlier reports suggesting the social media activity represented the first signal of discontent.

The ESPN insider clarified that Giannis apparently committed to finishing the 2025-26 season in Milwaukee after his trade request. Milwaukee sits at 9-13, losing eight of their last nine games. That commitment grows shakier by the day.

"I know that he asked for a trade and then he said, okay, I'm going to be a Buck this year. I know that a lot of people in the league don't think he'll be a Buck next year."

Why New York Makes Sense Despite the Cost

The Knicks represent everything Giannis needs at this career stage. New York is currently one of the Eastern Conference's top contenders, boasting a legitimate championship foundation built around Jalen Brunson and a supporting cast that could accommodate a superstar addition.

The Greek Freak has repeatedly emphasized his singular focus on winning another championship. At 30 years old, he cannot afford to waste seasons with a Bucks team trending downward. Milwaukee's supporting cast has completely failed him despite his career-high 30.6 points per game.

A Giannis-Brunson pairing would create one of the league's most dangerous duos. Brunson's elite playmaking and shooting perfectly complement Giannis' rim pressure and defensive dominance. Adding Mikal Bridges' two-way versatility creates a legitimate Big Three.

The trade would require sacrificing Karl-Anthony Towns and additional assets to match salary and entice Milwaukee. New York exhausted most draft capital acquiring Bridges and Towns, operating with minimal financial flexibility under the second apron hard cap.

As the February 5 trade deadline approaches, Milwaukee faces a brutal schedule that could further crater its season. If the Bucks continue to lose, Giannis may force the issue sooner rather than later. The Knicks would gladly absorb the complexity of swapping Towns for a generational talent who explicitly wants to play in New York.

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