The New York Knicks are rumored to be the only destination Giannis Antetokounmpo wants if he leaves the Bucks, and the Knicks could make a bold trade before the deadline if they are willing to part with three starters. New York doesn’t have the draft capital to do it any other way after trading five first-rounders to get Mikal Bridges. The questionable trade is a roadblock, but it just forces Leon Rose and the Knicks’ front office to get creative.
Giannis and Karl-Anthony Towns make virtually the same salary, but New York has to figure out how to turn their assets in young players or draft capital to satisfy the Bucks.