The Knicks “were in position to get Giannis [Antetokounmpo ” this summer “and they didn’t get him,” according to ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst. The question is why?

Wednesday has a great NBA doubleheader, and it comes with slight changes to the usual ESPN telecast. Here's what viewers need to know.

The program will continue to be produced by TNT Sports from its Atlanta studios and will feature the longtime cast of host Ernie Johnson and analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith.

Getting that close and falling short likely hurts, and the Knicks are back with a new head coach in Mike Brown and the determination to go all the way. New York hired Brown in July to take the place of Tom Thibodeau, who was let go at the end of last season.

The New York Knicks had a serious shot to land Giannis Antetokounmpo if they wanted to move for the Milwaukee Bucks star, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

Brunson is largely credited for having been the catalyst for the resurgence of the Knicks franchise, which hasn’t won a championship since the 1972-73 season.

Wednesday's NBA action tips off with the New York Knicks hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

“LETS GOOOOO,” Stiller wrote on X. He then quote-posted a video from SportsCenter where ESPN's NBA crew made a bold prediction about the Knicks' 2025 season. They thought the Knicks were going to the 2025 NBA Finals. While Stiller didn't necessarily agree, he knows it's a long season and to take it one game at a time.

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