Overview

• Zach Lowe outlined hypothetical swaps sending Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kyle Kuzma to New York for Karl-Anthony Towns with either OG Anunoby now or Mikal Bridges once he becomes trade-eligible on February 1, four days before the deadline.
• Shams Charania said the Knicks’ August negotiating window was exclusive at the time but has since closed, so any future discussions would include other bidders.
• Marc Stein has reported the Bucks are not entertaining trade talks unless Antetokounmpo asks out, and Giannis said he is locked in for now while leaving open a reassessment in six to seven months.
• Team reporting indicates New York is reluctant to gut its depth, considers Jalen Brunson untouchable, and has reduced draft capital after acquiring Bridges and Towns, complicating any blockbuster bid.
• Lowe named the Hawks, Spurs, Rockets, Warriors, and both Los Angeles teams as potential suitors if a market forms, while Milwaukee’s lack of control of first-round picks until 2031 points them toward staying competitive rather than rebuilding.