Proposed trade-deadline fits for Giannis, Morant and other NBA stars

Cbssports lays out hypothetical trade-deadline fits for the NBA's top names, proposing Giannis Antetokounmpo to the New York Knicks, Ja Morant to the Miami Heat, Anthony Davis to the Charlotte Hornets, Michael Porter Jr. to the Detroit Pistons, Trey Murphy to the San Antonio Spurs and Jaren Jackson Jr.

to the Portland Trail Blazers. The piece argues the Knicks are the best immediate championship fit for Antetokounmpo despite imperfections — a deal would likely involve Karl-Anthony Towns or a wing such as Mikal Bridges or OG Anunoby, and Giannis may need to play center or pair with Mitchell Robinson.

For Morant, Miami is attractive for its accountability culture under Erik Spoelstra and Pat Riley, though the Heat reportedly would not pursue him if it jeopardizes a potential Antetokounmpo move; Morant would also have to improve as an off-ball player and defender in Miami's system.

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Sports, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Anthony Davis