Ahead of the deadline, trade rumors have surrounded All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, while a report surrounding the New York Knicks trading for Portland Trail Blazers veteran Jrue Holiday is starting to feel less likely, according to reports. Holiday was linked to the Knicks in a deal that mentioned Mikal Bridges as a potential return for New York. And if you’re going to go out and pursue Bridges from Portland’s perspective, why would you give up Jrue Holiday? Perhaps it's the Knicks' last-ditched effort to pair Antetokounmpo with the likes of a backcourt, featuring All-Star Jalen Brunson, and a two-time champion in Holiday. The Knicks watched Holiday win championships alongside Antetokounmpo with the Bucks in 2021, and in 2024 alongside All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown with the Celtics.