According to Bucks reporter Gery Woelfel, he was told that the Knicks were preparing to submit a "tsunami-type offer" to the Bucks in order to win Antetokounmpo.
In the 2024-25 season, Antetokounmpo played 67 games for the Bucks, averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks. The Bucks lost 1-4 to the Pacers in the first round.
Knicks won 51 wins and 31 losses in the regular season. They lost to the Pacers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals and missed the finals.