Did the New York Knicks purchase Karl-Anthony Cities simply to commerce him for an much more dominant NBA famous person?
It sounds loopy to say, however this actual rumor is making the rounds across the league after ESPN’s Marc Stein launched a surprising report on Sunday, as revealed by Andrew Peters of Bleacher Report.
“The New York Knicks are reportedly amongst Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential suitors,” Peters stated.
“In accordance with NBA insider Marc Stein, New York was thought-about a “commerce suitor” for the Milwaukee Bucks star, though Stein famous that was earlier than the Knicks acquired Karl-Anthony Cities from Minnesota Timberwolves.”
“Because the commerce, nonetheless, ‘multiple rival group’ has ‘questioned out loud’ whether or not the Knicks made the commerce for Cities to later use him in a deal for Antetokounmpo, in response to Stein.”
“After the Bucks gained a championship in 2021, buying and selling Antetokounmpo appeared like a laughable state of affairs. Three years later, this may very well be the most effective choice for each events.
“Whereas Cities, at age 28, may make New York a serious menace within the East, the Knicks doubtless would haven’t any hesitation in buying and selling him if it meant bringing in a participant like Antetokounmpo.”
As issues go south in Milwaukee, the Knicks are doubtless monitoring the scenario, if solely to verify the Miami Warmth do not find yourself with Giannis.
Wherever Antetokounmpo lands — if he leaves Milwaukee — it’ll trigger a momentous energy shift within the NBA, particularly since Giannis would not go away until it was for a contender.
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