Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Scenario: NBA analyst predicts former Bucks champion joining New York Knicks

Following the Milwaukee Bucks' exit from the postseason, talk of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is being brought up. One analyst recently cited an Eastern Conference team that is in a good position to trade for the two-time MVP.

During a recent episode of "First Take," Stephen A. Smith began discussing the possibility of a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. It was there that he mentioned the New York Knicks as a possible landing spot.

"When the stars want out... they find a way to get out.

"If you're Giannis, you're thinking about it. If it ain't LA it's New York."

After the Milwaukee Bucks were bounced in the first round of the playoffs, they've been a major topic of conversation in the NBA. The team has already begun making changes as they parted ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer. On top of that, key players like Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez can become free agents this offseason.

Could the New York Knicks pull off a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade?

Right now, it is far too soon to determine if we'll actually see a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. The Milwaukee Bucks star is under contract for the next three years, and has been extremely loyal to the franchise. On top of that, he doesn't seem like a star who demand his team to trade him.

If the All-Star forward did have a change of heart, the New York Knicks are an interesting destination. They are trending in the right direction, and it would put one of the NBA's biggest stars in the largest market.

After years of being one of the worst run teams in the league, New York has turned things around in a big way. Jalen Brunson has been a massive upgrade, and the roster is littered with bright young talent. Adding a player like Giannis would instantly turn them into a title contender.

If Giannis requested a trade, almost every team in the league would be making calls to Milwaukee with offers. That being said, the Knicks would have one of the more interesting packages. Along with an array of picks, the Bucks would have countless players to pick from.

Of all the teams that have a treasure chest of assets to work with, New York might be one of the best opportunities for Giannis if he desired a change of scenery moving forward.