The Kevin O'Connor Show NBA Trade Deadline preview: new homes for Giannis, Ja's value & impact of the draft
Jan 29, 2026
Tom Haberstroh, NBA analyst and roster tracker, breaks down the Giannis trade whirlwind and which teams could realistically land him. Short takes on Warriors, Timberwolves, Hawks fits and Portland as a facilitator. Quick rounds on Ja Morant’s market value, Michael Porter Jr. trade scenarios, and a draft preview highlighting Debansa vs Peterson and late risers.
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Giannis Is Actively On The Market
- Giannis has privately signaled he wants a new home and the Bucks are now openly shopping him.
- Milwaukee is pushing urgency to get the best offers before the February 5 deadline.
Draft Assets Trump Immediate Fits
- Atlanta's 'super first' pick and Jalen Johnson could be the decisive assets in trade talks.
- Teams like Golden State can out-bid others by packaging multiple young players and future picks.
Consider Waiting For Better Offers
- Don't rush to trade Giannis now if you can get more value in the offseason.
- Milwaukee can wait for better offers that include more first-round assets in the summer.