Giannis Antetokounmpo remains one of the best players in the league. Last season, he averaged 30.4 points,11.9 rebounds,6.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 60% from the field. He led the Bucks to the No.5 seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-34, before being eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.

Much of the trade buzz that followed Milwaukee's elimination came because of that stated desire to continue competing for championships. If the Bucks still controlled their draft picks or had any young talent, they perhaps could have been in a position to continue doing so with another major trade.

Knicks Get Bad News on Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After taking a Game 6 loss in the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks took the playoff exit seriously, firing head coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons.