Breaking down the Knicks trade deadline buzz: what's actually happening and what's just noise before February 5.

We know the New York Knicks are interested in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. We can logically deduce that if the Knicks do indeed trade for Antetokounmpo, Karl-Anthony Towns, by virtue of his similarly sized max contract,

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The New York Knicks are going to be one of the top teams to watch leading up to the NBA trade deadline on February 5.Over the last few weeks, the rumors surrounding the team have grown louder. Karl-Anthony Towns has become a name to watch as a potential trade candidate.

The Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks are being linked in vastly varied trade scenarios these days.

With less than a week to go a lot of trade talk is out there, but the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation could hold up other deals.

The Sacramento Kings are acquiring De'Andre Hunter from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that sends forward Dario Saric and two future second-round picks to the Chicago Bulls, according to a league source.