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.

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.

The Houston Rockets could create a championship contender next season by trading for both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant in the biggest offseason in franchise history.