Giannis' proclamation had a lot of Milwaukee fans reading into it ... especially with the team it came against.

Top to bottom, the Knicks have the better starting lineup. Point guard Jalen Brunson is coming off his second-straight All-NBA season, with Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart able to score and defend at a high level on the wing.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo shouted “This is my city” after dunk vs. Knicks, fueling a comeback win and cooling trade chatter.

Both the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks lost on Sunday for the first time this season, and now they’ll face off on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Giannis Ante

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to rumors linking him to the New York Knicks after bagging the win against them on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo was linked to Knicks, but stayed with the Bucks during free agency.

The Bucks lead the all-time series 125-110, but the Knicks have won the past five meetings. New York is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Bucks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 228.

The Milwaukee Bucks have provided an update on reserve power forward Kyle Kuzma's latest injury. More news: Bucks Add Key Free Agent Signing to Injury Report vs

The Milwaukee Bucks vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup is one of nine NBA games scheduled on Sunday. For both the Bucks and the Cavaliers, this will be the third game of the 2025-26 regular season.