[Fischer] Multiple sources have insisted this week that Antetokoumpo, during the summer, told at least one Bucks teammate that he believed a trade to the Knicks was quite close to materializing.
Multiple sources have insisted this week that Antetokoumpo, during the summer, told at least one Bucks teammate that he believed a trade to the Knicks was quite close to materializing.
I must also pass along that there are sources with knowledge of the situation who continue to caution that a true divorce for franchise and superstar might have to wait until the offseason, when there’s more draft capital in the marketplace and when it’s easier to make salary matching work. Yet so long as the Bucks falter — which only fuels the belief that Antetokounmpo’s commitment to the Bucks is wavering — other teams are going to be ringing Jon Horst’s front office.
Just as the Bucks were unwilling to entertain Giannis trade inquiries before last June’s draft, various sources with knowledge of San Antonio’s thinking staunchly maintained that the Spurs were thoroughly unwilling to surrender the No. 2 overall pick that became Dylan Harper. They were also equally against the idea of parting with Stephon Castle, too. Even for Giannis. There has been little indication to date that the Spurs are any more willing now to consider parting with their prized young guards.
Source: https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-jake-fischer-latest-everything