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[omahen]

They supposedly are interested in Jason Kidd, potentially to lure Giannis. They are also interested in Udoka according to Stein. 

I‘m not sure it improves them to hire Jason Kidd, but what could we possibly get in return - a first round pick? 

If they have a chance to trade Towns for Giannis they have a deadly defense even with Brunson and without Thibs.

I think NY will sign Mike Malone as their new coach. Several connections there including him being a CAA client.

I think NY can't offer anything of interest to Milwaukee, even if Giannis would list NY as his preffered destination. Towns is worth far less and they don't have any picks or good young players to offer. This would be like AD for Luka straight up (with AD being better player than Towns) and we all know how much everyone despises the package Mavs got even with another pick and Max in it. Much more realistic deal for them would be Durant. Phonenix might have interest in Towns. NY would still likely need to upgrade at center with very limited options. 

While I am far from Towns fan, I guess best way forward for NY is to try to make it work with him. Unless they find someone that really, really likes Towns and would offer a lot for him.