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The New York Knicks still have a chance at a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, but it would require rumors on a new team in the mix to be true.

On Monday, league insider Marc Stein reported that the Knicks have "explored pathways" to a potential deal for Holiday, who is currently with the Portland Trail Blazers. Per Stein, the two-time NBA champion guard has been "increasingly mentioned" by league sources as a trade target by the Knicks, which has a $9.75 billion valuation, per Forbes.

Gilbert McGregor discusses rumors that Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks amid health concerns and team struggles. Will his loyalty keep him in Milwaukee?

Despite being the team longest linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade rumors, the possibility of the New York Knicks adding him isn't easy.

The Karl-Anthony Towns trade chatter in New York is officially in that familiar space between smoke, mirrors, and strategic leaking. Steve Popper of Newsday reported last week that the Knicks have discussed Towns in trade talks with multiple teams.

Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo thinks he will be out for an extended period after hurting his right calf again after a similar injury caused him to miss eight games