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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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.
Gobert + Giannis Presents Fit Risks
- Fit questions loom if Minnesota pairs Giannis with Rudy Gobert; they'd be elite at the rim but have spacing and perimeter defense concerns.
- Any Wolves pursuit likely needs a multi-team trade to provide adequate value to Milwaukee.
Injuries Change Deadline Appetite
- Injuries and roster changes can make teams more inclined to tank or flip veterans at the deadline.
- Houston's injuries reduce their appetite for aggressive star trades like Giannis.