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grantafseth
Jan 31, 2026

Let’s talk through these trade ideas floated by SNY, and more importantly, whether any of them actually make sense to you. If these are the kinds of paths the New York Knicks would have to consider to chase Giannis Antetokounmpo, where do you draw the line?

One concept involves breaking up the wing core by moving OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. That route keeps Karl-Anthony Towns in place and creates a star-heavy trio with Jalen Brunson and Giannis. But it also strips away the defensive backbone and versatility that’s defined this team. Does the upside outweigh losing two elite two-way wings?

Another idea shifts the focus to Towns as the centerpiece. It’s the cleanest salary match, but also the most polarizing option. Would moving Towns simplify the roster and balance the hierarchy — or does it just create new problems while still costing a mountain of picks?

Then there’s the full all-in version: attaching multiple core contracts and essentially rebuilding the roster midstream just to land Giannis. It’s the boldest swing and the riskiest one. You get a generational star, but you’re betting that a thin supporting cast can hold up when it matters most.

And finally, the idea nobody wants to seriously entertain — touching Brunson. It’s widely viewed as a non-starter, but it highlights how extreme the choices become when you’re trying to outbid the entire league for a player of this caliber.

So let’s hear it.

Which of these SNY ideas feels remotely workable? Is there one you’d endorse — or are they all crosses too far? Would you rather swing big now, or protect what’s already been built?