US EditionKnicks Trade Rumors: Insider Names Jalen Brunson's Status in Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Deal
The Knicks refused to include star point guard Jalen Brunson in trade talks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, prioritizing roster stability amid salary cap and luxury tax challenges.
- Recently, The Athletic's Sam Amick reported the New York Knicks made All-NBA guard Jalen Brunson `untouchable` during trade talks with the Milwaukee Bucks focused on two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Because Brunson is the team's top player, the New York Knicks face payroll and luxury-tax rules and lack draft capital after surrendering five first-round picks.
- With Bridges briefly ineligible, conversations shifted toward Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson as realistic trade pieces, with analysts flagging Robinson as a retention priority.
- For now, no deal was struck as talks produced no transaction and the Milwaukee Bucks declined to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Looking ahead, Giannis Antetokounmpo has one guaranteed year left after the 2025-26 NBA season with a player option for 27/28, making this season critical for contending NBA teams.
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Knicks Take Firm Stance With Jalen Brunson Amid Trade Rumors
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) It was recently revealed that the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks discussed a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo during the summer. However, new reporting says that the Knicks had one firm rule: they were not going to move Jalen Brunson. “Team sources have made it clear that Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was, as expected, untouchable in these talks. In terms of possible players being involved, …
The New York Knicks have a clear view of a trade by Jalen Brunson. Even a possible deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo apparently did not change their attitude.
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