New York Knicks coach Mike Brown reacted to the rumors surrounding the future of two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday that New York is Antetokounmpo's preferred landing spot outside of Milwaukee. The Bucks and Knicks reportedly explored trade scenarios "for a window of time in August." However, the conversations did not progress.Following the Knicks' practice Tuesday, Brown was asked about the speculation surrounding Antetokounmpo."I don’t get into that stuff," Brown said. "We’re in a great spot right now. Our guys have been playing their tails off. They’re starting to pick up what we’re doing defensively, and offensively, we’re getting a little more comfortable, especially trying to play fast. That’s what I’m concentrating on now."Like I said, I love our guys, and I think they’re starting to enjoy playing the way we’re trying to play on both ends."New York is coming off a 2-0 preseason trip in Abu Dhabi, sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks have three more preseason games at Madison Square Garden before opening their season on Oct. 22 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.Brown replaced Tom Thibodeau as Knicks coach following Thibodeau’s firing at the end of last season. Thibodeau led New York to its first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years but lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games.While there is much outside noise about who might want to join New York, Brown has indicated that his team must focus on the present. With significant injuries to other conference rivals, the Knicks are among the teams favored to come out of the East.Knicks insider reveals the reason why New York is Giannis Antetokounmpo's preferred landing spotAside from Shams Charania's report Tuesday, Knicks insider Ian Begley said sources told SNY that New York and Milwaukee had "cursory talks" about Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the talks did not reach an "advanced level."Begley also reported why New York might be appealing to the nine-time All-Star."(Winning) a title in New York appeals to Antetokounmpo, and would be one reason why he sees them as a destination," the article read.Begley added that the Knicks will continue to monitor Antetokounmpo's situation as the season progresses. The team has limited assets to include in a deal for the Bucks star and will likely need to include several players from its core in a blockbuster trade package.Antetokounmpo is under contract for three more years, including a player option for the 2027-28 season. His cap hit for the upcoming season is $54.13 million.