Josh Hart Shrugs Off Giannis-to-Knicks Rumors

Merlin sees Shams Charania’s report that Giannis Antetokounmpo’s camp favored the New York Knicks and that Milwaukee and New York held preliminary August talks that “never got traction on a deal.” Josh Hart added, “Being a Knicks player, the Knicks are always in the headlines,” a reminder that this is as much media gravity as a roster-moving event — and any real Giannis shift would instantly reshape the Eastern landscape. Merlin also notes the Knicks already look stacked — Jalen Brunson, Karl‑Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Hart — and coach Mike Brown’s tenure feels like “title or bust.” The chatter forces rivals to plan, but early whispers often fade; chemistry and cap reality usually calm the storm before it becomes a hurricane.