They were hoping to get better play from guard Austin Reaves than what they got. Reaves struggled against the Minnesota Timberwolves, failing to be the great third-scorer that he had been in the regular season.

This offseason promises to be similar. Future Hall of Famers like Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo are expected to be available on the trade market, and one of the league's premier franchises — the New York Knicks — are searching for a new coach.

Regarding a trade for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, ESPN's Brian Windhorst sets the record straight on the likelihood. With all the rumors surrounding Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the idea of a trade has seemed less likely with each and every news item.

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Don't be surprised if the Sacramento Kings may a strong push to acquire Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday or Washington Wizards defensive dynamo Marcus Smart.

Of course the Knicks are interested in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. If he decides it’s time to move on from Milwaukee (a decision likely to come closer to the NBA draft), 29 other teams are going to call Bucks GM Jon Horst and kick the tires on a deal.

The New York Knicks are not actively seeking a trade for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, according to the New York Post, this coming after ESPN reported Wednesday the franchise was one of five teams in the sweepstakes for 15-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion.

Brooklyn is the only team that could absorb Holiday’s deal outright into their cap space. Otherwise, the other team involved in acquiring Holiday would need to send out at least $25.9 million in salary for the trade to work under CBA rules if it goes through after July 1st. Holiday is set to make $32.4 million next season.

The link between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Spurs could be realized with the help of this three-team trade proposal, potentially seeing the Bucks also land a star in return.