Giannis Deadline: Knicks Dominoes
Podcast: Evan & TikiPublished On: Fri Jan 30 2026
Description: With the NBA trade deadline days away, the conversation turns into pure domino math: what happens to the New York Knicks if Giannis Antetokounmpo does not get moved, and why that directly impacts Karl-Anthony Towns. Evan and Tiki Barber lay out the “60/40” trade vibe, the incentive for Giannis to move before the deadline, and why the Bucks might wait for a better summer offer. They also explain why the Knicks are boxed in by pick rules and roster construction, meaning a separate KAT deal could actually hurt their chances if the real goal is a future Giannis swing. The segment then pivots to fit, coaching, and buy-in, including a telling quote from Mikal Bridges about being “coachable,” and what it says about the Knicks identity under Mike Brown. The calls bring the chaos: are the Oklahoma City Thunder the real threat with all that draft capital, do the Golden State Warriors have the Super Bowl-week buzz angle, and is the ultimate gamble worth it, flipping KAT for Anthony Davis if it means a higher title ceiling?
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