An ongoing, league-wide epidemic should have the New York Knicks proceeding with caution when it comes to pursuing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of this year's trade deadline.
Yes, Wednesday's report by ESPN's NBA Insider Shams Charania that the Milwaukee Bucks are now "starting to listen" to offers for their franchise cornerstone has captured the attention of fans near and far, and for good reason.
Considering their recent struggles in the success department (5-8 since the start of January), subsequent slide in the Eastern Conference standings (have fallen to the third seed), and long-standing interest in the two-time MVP, it should come as no surprise that this latest Shams-bomb has led many to believe that a strong Knicks pursuit for Giannis before February 5 is inevitable.