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Report: Giannis once wanted New York, before landing in Miami

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 3 days ago
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What happened

Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat after months of speculation about his future. The article says that last summer, when his camp told Milwaukee he wanted a move, his preferred destination was the New York Knicks, but the Knicks later passed on him when talks resurfaced.

  • 01Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat on Tuesday morning.
  • 02His representatives told Milwaukee last summer he wanted to leave.
  • 03The Knicks were reportedly his preferred destination then.
  • 04Milwaukee kept him at the time, but New York later lost interest.
  • 05The article says the NBA's biggest names can quickly become trade-cycle surprises.

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N12Center · Hebrew3 days ago
Report: Giannis once wanted New York, before landing in Miami
MakoCenter · Hebrew3 days ago
Report: Giannis once preferred the Knicks before joining the Heat

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