The Knicks need time, not a splashy trade. Not this year, at least (it’s very hard to pull off an in-season trade for a player of Antetokounmpo’s stature). And not next year, either — assuming things just don’t go terribly wrong.

While New York Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns owned up to his performance in a 121-111 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins says the concerns extend beyond the Knicks’ recent loss. Amid a 2-2 start, Towns finished with eight points, 12 rebounds, one block, and one steal against Giannis Antetokounmpo (37 points) and the Bucks.