The Knicks use their big move to recruit Antetokounmpo, Kidd takes charge of the coach and becomes a bargaining chip. Can the Big Three win the NBA?

According to the in-depth report by Gary Wolf, a senior NBA reporter, on June 7, the New York Knicks are preparing for a "earthquake magnitude" transaction offer, intending to win superstar Antetokounmpo from defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. In addition, the Knicks management has officially issued a request to the Dallas Mavericks, hoping to have in-depth exchanges with the current Mavericks head coach and former Antetokounmpo mentor Jason Kidd on the vacancy of the Knicks coach. The years Kidd and Antetokounmpo worked together in Milwaukee undoubtedly added endless imagination to this potential reunion of master and apprentice.

What is even more confusing is that Antetokounmpo recently confessed his deep feelings for Madison Square Garden Stadium in a popular podcast. "New York, the basketball atmosphere in this city can always inspire my best condition," Antetokounmpo said affectionately. "Playing here makes me feel like I'm in the Greek national team and fighting for my country. The passion and glory are beyond words."

Although the Knicks made frequent moves during the offseason, they introduced Towns and Bridges and successfully renewed Anunobi's contract, which seems to have no direct connection with the Bucks' deal, according to the exclusive reveal of Ethan Begley, a well-known basketball reporter in New York, sources in the league generally believe that the Knicks' ambitions cannot be ignored. ESPN authoritative journalist Shams Charania also confirmed that the Knicks are actively looking for a superstar who can enter the history of the story to fill the last piece of the lineup's puzzle.

It is worth noting that Antetokounmpo's existing contract does not include a transaction veto, which clears the obstacles for his possible transfer path. However, Antetokounmpo's fate with the Bucks seems to have come to an end. They failed again in the playoffs and ended in the first round for the third consecutive season. Famous commentator Bill Simmons has previously proposed a three-party trading plan involving the Knicks, the Bucks and the Spurs, with the specific content: the Knicks won Antetokounmpo, Connaughton and Kuzma; the Bucks won two future first-round picks from Towns, Wassel and the Spurs; the Spurs won Bridges.

In addition, according to the latest report by Cameron Davis, another senior NBA reporter, Antetokounmpo's favorite next-generation list, in addition to the Toronto Raptors, the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat, the San Antonio Spurs are also on the list. Antetokounmpo hinted that he has no intention of continuing his career in other teams, but instead aims to become a free agent in 2027, seeking new challenges and glory.

Reviewed the 2024-25 season, Antetokounmpo played 67 regular season games for the Bucks, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game. In the playoffs, he averaged 33 points, 15.4 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game. Although his personal performance is still eye-catching, the Bucks lost 1-4 to the Pacers in the first round and were unfortunately eliminated. This Knicks' shocking trading plan undoubtedly adds infinite possibilities to Antetokounmpo's future and shocks the entire NBA league.