NBA trade rumours: Knicks want Giannis Antetokounmpo and Masai Ujiri?

New York Knicks are reportedly eyeing moves for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Masai Ujiri. Reigning MVP Antetokounmpo has option of being one of biggest free nts who will hit market next year. Knicks will be looking to have Antetokounmpo play for m. Recently, sources close to team told a sports website that team even plans on acquiring Raptors president Masai Ujiri. Knicks owner James Dolan is reported to be happy with spending a considerable sum that will be required to get Ujiri to leave Raptors as he would definitely be an asset to team.

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New York Knicks reportedly want Masai Ujiri and Giannis Antetokounmpo

Ujiri is respected by today's players and built championship team in Toronto. According to a sports website, Knicks' executive Steve Mills told Dolan that he could t sway Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant for even a sitdown. Thus Knicks will be looking to tre Mills with Ujiri within time, so he could also convince Antetokounmpo to join New York Knicks. 

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Antetokounmpo has t me any comments about his decision. However, it is possible that player moves on to ar team. At first, rumours surrounding Antetokounmpo said that he resented attention a big market team brought. However, a study published by Harvard Business School included a quote by player which said orwise. Antetokounmpo said that re would be or teams he would like to play for as things have been going well. He ded that signing does become difficult if y underperform coming year. However, Antetokounmpo was quick to deny it. He said that he will t be dressing free ncy publicly till current season is over. He also refused to talk about it, even though various stories might come out. 

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