Hour 2: Giannis Speaks, Trade Deadline Tension, and What It Means for the Knicks with Ian Begley
Podcast: Evan & TikiPublished On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: With the NBA trade deadline just hours away, the league is holding its breath after a revealing quote from Giannis Antetokounmpo: “I want to be here, but I want to win.” Evan and Tiki react to what that really signals about Giannis’ future in Milwaukee and whether the Knicks were ever truly in the mix. The guys are joined by Ian Begley to break down why Giannis may ultimately stay put, how his situation slowed the entire trade market, and what realistic moves the New York Knicks could still make before the buzzer. They also examine how recent moves by Cleveland and Boston reshape the Eastern Conference, why asset limitations matter for New York, and whether the real Giannis sweepstakes are more likely to spill into the offseason. It is a deadline-eve deep dive into superstar leverage, front office patience, and what Knicks fans should actually be rooting for when the clock hits 3:00 PM.
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