The Milwaukee Bucks probably will not trade Giannis Antetokoumnpo. We know this. Frankly, we’re stating the obvious. Even in light of a disappointing first-round exit, Antetokounmpo remains one of the best players in the NBA. 

With that said, it feels a little more likely than it did before. The Milwaukee Bucks just lost in the first round. This is their second consecutive disappointing season. 

So, NBA Analysis readers – indulge us. Consider the unlimited possibilities of life in the NBA. As always the case, when a team begins to underachieve and looks stuck, the threat of a trade request rises.

Few teams are as limited with what they can do with potential offseason moves as the Bucks. They have to focus on not losing Khris Middleton in free agency above all else.

If the New York Knicks do not have a superstar, they will naturally be among the first teams a superstar would want to play for in the event of a trade request. Given Antetokounmpo’s closer proximity and ease of flying to Greece, it makes sense off the court, too.

Here’s a deal that has them sending him to the New York Knicks.