The NBA Finals could decide what sort of method the New York Knicks could have on Giannis Antetokounmpo in the summertime.
Throughout a latest look on the “Numbers On The Board” podcast, NBA insider Chris Haynes hinted that the Knicks may throw their hat within the ring within the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes within the offseason in the event that they find yourself shedding to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
“If the New York Knicks had been to falter to the San Antonio Spurs, you understand, they is likely to be in play for Giannis. I don’t assume that’d be the case in the event that they do win the championship,” Haynes shared.
The Knicks are hardly the only team being linked to the two-time NBA Most Priceless Participant, however they stand out for quite a few causes. For one, they’re the Knicks, a glamorous big-market franchise assured at the very least a runner-up end within the 2025-26 NBA season. Additionally, they’re identified to have pursued Antetokounmpo earlier than.
Antetokounmpo nonetheless has a 12 months left on his present contract earlier than probably changing into a free agent in 2027. He has a $62.78 million participant choice for the 2027-28 season. Till he picks up that choice or indicators a brand new cope with the Bucks, commerce rumors involving the 10-time NBA All-Star usually are not going away.
As for the Knicks, they’ll’t be bothered by talks relating to Antetokounmpo for the time being, as they’re simply two wins away from successful an NBA title for the primary time since 1973.
