The Knicks likely won't be trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo this season, and if they make a move to acquire the former MVP next summer, it would ultimately mean that this season fell far short of the championship goal that New York has.
The Knicks have their eyes fixated on the Larry O'Brien trophy. In many ways, this season is make the NBA finals or bust. New York fired Tom Thibodeau after he led them to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. They also seem willing to move on from promising young players in an attempt to add more veterans who can contribute right now to the roster.