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Oct 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) grabs a rebound in the 3rd quarter against the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images \/ Benny Sieu-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Surprise surprise. <\/p>\n
Shams has been adamant on Giannis potentially squeezing his way out of Milwaukee since the end of the Bucks\u2019 2025 playoff run. Antetokounmpo met with Milwaukee\u2019s brass in the offseason and the rumors about the Greek Freak that seemed louder than ever suddenly turned to crickets.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the 2025-2026 NBA season, Charania tossed out a tidbit about Antetokounmpo\u2019s potential interest in playing for the New York Knicks, claiming the two clubs had a trade discussion. Nothing came to life, and Giannis continues to reject the idea that he wants out.<\/p>\n
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Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23), wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat, smiles after watching his son, guard Bronny James (9), dunk a rebound against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images \/ David Gonzales-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The King is reportedly \u201cmonitoring\u201d the Lakers\u2019 situation as he recovers from a multi-week setback. It\u2019s clear the Lakers are more Luka\u2019s than LeBron\u2019s at this point, but that doesn\u2019t mean LA wouldn\u2019t be willing to keep James in LA for the right price on a short-term deal.<\/p>\n
Either way, LeBron could have an opportunity to hit the open market next summer as he wraps up his current deal. Will he return to LA?<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s very much up in the air,\u201d Charania said. \u201cI\u2019m not sure that he knows exactly how the end is going to play out. Could it be with the Lakers? Sure, but he\u2019s a free agent at the end of the season, so if he’s gonna continue to play, there’s clearly a chance he’s somewhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trae Young has only worn an Atlanta Hawks uniform throughout his career. The thought of him throwing on different threads might come as a shock, but Charania seems to be planting a seed. <\/p>\n
\u201cKeep an eye on him,\u201d said the ESPN Insider. <\/p>\n
That\u2019s not to suggest Young is good as gone after he failed to reach an extension with the Hawks in the offseason, but the Hawks\u2019 2025-2026 season might be prove or lose the franchise player.<\/p>\n
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Oct 24, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Tyus Jones (2) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images \/ Mike Watters-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
\u201cI mean, he could stay in Atlanta, but he\u2019s gonna have a market,\u201d Charania added. \u201cWe\u2019re talking about Trae Young here.\u201d<\/p>\n
In seven seasons, Young has averaged 25.3 points and 9.8 assists on 43 percent shooting. He\u2019s an All-Star with plenty of gas in the tank. Teams will be willing to toss a lot of money at Young if he\u2019s open to parting ways with the Hawks. <\/p>\n