Despite the rampant rumors that he could be traded this offseason, Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to expect that he will be staying put.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Sends Cryptic Six-Word Message on NBA Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

There are still teams who eagerly await the day when Giannis Antetokounmpo may request a trade away from the Milwaukee Bucks. The New York Knicks should be near the top of that list. The Knicks are being given a golden opportunity for the 2025-26 season.

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The Boston Celtics are listening to trade offers for recent acquisition Anfernee Simons, who was part of the Jrue Holiday trade to the Portland Trail Blazers last month in a cost-cutting move. Simons averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists last season and is on an expiring deal worth $27.7 million.

That baton was passed as soon as L.A. finalized the trade that sent out James' handpicked sidekick, Anthony Davis, to acquire Luka Dončić, a 26-year-old megastar more than capable of piloting the Purple and Gold well past the LeBron era.

If LeBron James requests a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA legend will be heavily linked to the New York Knicks. Why? Well, because it’s New York, the biggest media market, and the Knicks have Leon Rose and Mike Brown.

LeBron James has been with the Lakers for seven years. He recently exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, but could be open to exploring options outside Los Angeles.