According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, if the Milwaukee Bucks are open to discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo with teams, the New York Knicks will no longer have the exclusive negotiating window as his preferred destination.

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Unfortunately for the Knicks, ESPN's Kevin Pelton noted the Knicks don't have any of their own first-round picks to trade because of what they gave up to acquire Mikal Bridges last year. The best pick they could include is a top-eight protected pick from the Washington Wizards that would become a second-rounder in 2027 if it doesn't convey.

The Knicks are one of the few teams that could legitimately make a run at him, as they have the assets and players to match his salary. Nevertheless, they're not going to be alone in their pursuit of the superstar.

The New York Knicks guard was joined by his 2-year-old son Haze Dana on the bench during the game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, Dec. 7 during Kids Day at Madison Square Garden. But when Hart had to enter the game quickly, he had to pass his son to a surprised teammate, Mitchell Robinson.

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