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Carmelo Anthony Breaks Down GIANNIS Leaving Milwaukee, Why KNICKS & THUNDER Are Possible Options

2025-12-05 Sports
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Analyzing Potential Trade Destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Discover the critical trade leverage points for the Knicks and why Oklahoma City might possess the superior assets to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo immediately.

Short Summary

  • Teams must calculate the 5-to-7-year impact of securing a superstar like Giannis against sustaining existing playoff contention.
  • Financial flexibility, specifically operating below the salary cap apron, dictates which contenders can credibly enter the trade market. This discussion dissects early indicators of Giannis signaling discontent and evaluates New York's strategic decision: aggressively pursue a superstar or trust the established five-year plan. Analyzing roster fit and trade cost illuminates the league-altering consequences of his availability.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially shaken up the league, and Melo and Kaz are tapping all the way in. After Giannis wiped Milwaukee from his IG and reports surfaced that he asked out back in the summer, the conversation shifts to what comes next for one of the biggest stars in the NBA. Melo breaks down why New York and Oklahoma City make the most sense, what each team would have to give up, and what a Giannis move would mean for the balance of power across the league. They talk roster fits, trade packages, championship windows, and whether the Knicks should push their chips in or stay the course with what they built. This is one of those landscape-shifting conversations. If Giannis is really out, the NBA is about to look very different. . . . New episodes drop every Monday. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for all the best moments from the show. Download the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sEy5p87mJ002F3NGsKIpq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7pm-in-brooklyn-with-carmelo-anthony/id1719570183 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f088d77-2522-4c50-8d49-2792070534c8/7pm-in-brooklyn-with-carmelo-anthony Follow 7PM in Brooklyn on Social Media: https://lnk.to/7PMInBrooklyn

Top Comments (10)

@MrSupasheva 2025-12-05

That KAT defence in the conference finals would have made me do the Giannis trade .

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@MusicLover-my6fo 2025-12-05

My problem with a potential Knicks trade is that the Knicks would presumably give up the majority of their depth just to get Giannis. If that happens, what was the point of getting him? He's going to be in the same mediocre position just in a bigger market.

64 6 replies
@NormanNation 2025-12-05

Dammit man, I’m not giving up Wingstop for Giannis lol

51 5 replies
@josesalvador4578 2025-12-05

I agree w Melo…..from a strategic standpoint, stick to who we got…moneyball it…

39 1 replies
@jonesthegoat9390 2025-12-05

Kat absolutely has to be part of the deal lmao

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@LaPeliNY 2025-12-05

Great take Melo!👏👏👏🙌

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@3WolfMoon 2025-12-05

Melo talking about not “breaking things up” is rich haha.

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@Killm33 2025-12-06

Giannis and Jalen is a nice one-two combo. I think this frees up Jalen again too 💯

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@RaphaelTorres-d4w 2025-12-09

What's a Carmelo you're my hero for the Knicks boricua 🇵🇷

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@RaphaelTorres-d4w 2025-12-09

Let's do the trade and this summer but we can with this team win a championship 💙🧡👍

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