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Perkins Warns Knicks: Trading for Giannis Risks Team Chemistry

12/21/2025

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Kendrick Perkins, a former National Basketball Association champion, warns against trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, arguing the move would require surrendering key players such as OG Anunoby and disrupt Knicks chemistry.
The New York Knicks are 7-2 in December, building on last season's playoff run.
Knicks front office appears hesitant to disrupt team chemistry amid trade speculation.
Other teams, including the Spurs and Rockets, have shifted focus away from pursuing Giannis.

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Kendrick Perkins, a former National Basketball Association champion, warns against trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, arguing the move would require surrendering key players such as OG Anunoby and disrupt Knicks chemistry.
The New York Knicks are 7-2 in December, building on last season's playoff run.
Knicks front office appears hesitant to disrupt team chemistry amid trade speculation.
Other teams, including the Spurs and Rockets, have shifted focus away from pursuing Giannis.