Don, Hahn & Rosenberg

Episode: Hour 1 – Will Giannis Get Moved?
Date: February 3, 2026
Hosts: Alan Hahn, Peter Rosenberg, Don La Greca

Overview

This episode centers on the ever-escalating NBA trade deadline drama, specifically whether the Milwaukee Bucks will move superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thursday’s deadline. The hosts analyze recent deals, speculate on franchise strategies (with emphasis on Knicks, Timberwolves, Warriors, and Heat), and engage with passionate callers who challenge whether the Knicks should “go all in” or play it slow. A secondary thread covers the New York Giants’ offensive coordinator hire, Matt Nagy, and its “sex appeal.” The show's tone remains irreverent, warm, and sharply opinionated, with digressions into weather, parenthood, and trademark New Yorker banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

New York Weather & Life Check-In

• The show opens with jokes, playful ribbing, and talk about the NYC winter thaw, the city’s snow removal quirks, and parenting milestones (Alan taking his daughter for her one-year shots).
• Memorable: Alan and Don reminisce about how quickly kids grow up, highlighting the importance of being present as a parent.
  • Quote: “The best feeling is just having them lay on your chest... what happened, these eight years just happened so fast.” (Don, 05:09)

NBA Trade Deadline: Giannis at Center Stage [08:08–16:47]

• Peter’s “Spidey senses”: Peter suspects Minnesota’s recent salary-shedding deal is a setup for a potential run at Giannis.
  • Deal breakdown: Minnesota offloads Mike Conley, clearing space; Detroit and Chicago also involved with smaller assets.
  • “This is what is the wild card… because it’s so difficult to trade for him, more than likely it should be in the summer.” (Peter, 08:34)
• Analysis:
  • Don urges not to panic: Wolves’ move is smart positioning, not a guarantee.
    • Quote: “I don’t know if I’m going to get the refrigerator, but I’m going to make sure... I’m going to have the space to slide it right in the second I purchase it.” (Don, 11:37)
  • Alan spotlights Kevin Huerter’s move as a “sneaky” note for Knicks fans.
  • Peter reiterates: any “early” trade for Giannis could steal the Knicks’ thunder—so fans shouldn’t get complacent.

The Knicks Dilemma: “All-In or Hold?” [10:41–32:47]

• Host Debate:
  • Don argues good teams create options—Wolves are doing just that.
  • Consensus: summer is likelier, but a pre-deadline blockbuster can’t be ruled out.
  • If Giannis does get moved soon, Knick fans “will be kicking themselves” (Don, 12:43).
    • “Posturing, but good on Minnesota for putting themselves in a position that if it does, they're ready to go.” (Don, 11:36)
• Fan Pulse/Caller Tension:
  • Caller Kyle (25:30): “Are we going to deplete our roster and kick the can for a championship season down the road yet again? ... OG [Anunoby] is a non-starter for me.”
    • Hosts believe Knicks fans are split: some want to “do whatever it takes,” others preach patience.
    • Don forecasts: “If Giannis ends up in Minnesota, and you never get a chance to trade for him... you’ll start to see people freak out.” (27:11)
  • Caller Griffin (29:04): If Giannis lands on the Heat, it stings more due to conference rivalry. Rosenberg doubts Miami’s assets fit.

Counterfactuals & “Reindeer Games” [32:49–36:30]

• Warriors Hypothetical:
  • Could the Knicks help “facilitate” a Giannis-to-Warriors deal by taking Draymond Green in a multi-team salary match?
    • Alan: “If you could get it done in the right way... I have a healthy appetite for Draymond.” (34:03)
    • “A guy Knicks fans hate could become an instant hero.” (Peter, 34:25)
• Don: Any contender acquiring Draymond would immediately benefit from his edge.
• Fun, impossible-salary-cap-math scenarios keep the trade conversation lively.

Roster Construction Realities [41:59–46:51]

• Caller Paul: Asks for position-by-position breakdown if Knicks trade for Giannis—what would the lineup/bench look like?
  • Alan and the crew: “You’re not going to trade five players unless the Bucks want you to take on matching contracts... That’s why it’s so complicated in season.” (Peter, 44:36)
  • Don flags that even if a deal happens, Giannis likely wouldn’t arrive until March, risking chemistry and a standings dip (44:36).
  • Non-negotiable: OG Anunoby can’t be in the deal (“That piece is… a domino that makes everything kind of fall apart.” Alan, 45:04)
  • Discussion of Mitchell Robinson’s health and the need for a real backup center.

Giants' OC Hire: The Matt Nagy “Sexiness” Debate [13:46–17:05]

• Don is nonplussed by some disappointment: “Is this sexy? No, it's not dead sexy. What OC would be?”
• Alan/Hahn: “The big splash was getting John Harbaugh—did anyone expect a coordinator hire to be just as splashy?”
• General agreement: hiring a trusted offensive mind, even without “sex appeal,” fits the overall philosophy after the Harbaugh move.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Minnesota’s trade machinations:

  • “This is the wild card…It more than likely, because it’s so difficult to trade for him, more than likely, it should be in the summer. But it doesn’t mean you don’t leave the door open.” (Peter Rosenberg, 08:34)

• On the Wolves’ strategic flexibility:

  • “I don’t know if I’m going to get the refrigerator, but I’m going to make sure that if I do, it’s not going to be sitting in the garage for a month.” (Don, 11:37)

• On Knicks fans’ attitude:

  • “Some of them, some of them weren’t alive to see the last time they were in an NBA Finals, are willing to throw a possible trip to the finals to get this guy [Giannis] now.” (Don, 37:25)

• Caller Paul’s skepticism:

  • “Can we go position by position and determine if that team, with Giannis, could compete for a title? He’s a ball dominant player who’s not going to age well. He’s not a good jump shooter, not Jokic.” (Paul, 42:01)

• On the Draymond Green wrinkle:

  • “Imagine saying we couldn’t get Giannis, but we helped another team get Giannis, and instead we got this dude [Draymond].” (Peter, 34:26)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Opening Banter & Weather/Parenting: 00:00–07:04
• NBA Trade Deadline—Giannis & The Wolves: 08:08–16:47
• Giants OC Debate (Matt Nagy): 13:46–17:05
• NBA Trade Return—Knicks, Fan Pulse, Timeline: 25:30–38:17
• Warriors “Draymond Green” Hypothetical: 32:47–36:30
• Roster Construction, Timing, and Anunoby-Antetokounmpo ‘Domino Effect’: 41:59–46:51

Tone, Language, and Style

The show features the hosts’ familiar blend of humor, blunt honesty, and New York attitude. Hahn is analytical and matter-of-fact, Don brings a blend of nostalgia and practicality, and Rosenberg oscillates between sharp insider and playful provocateur. The language is casual, witty, peppered with memorable metaphors (refrigerators, “steak-ums,” etc.), and sometimes self-deprecating.

Summary for the Uninitiated

If you’re coming in cold, this episode offers a deep, real-time look at how contending NBA teams navigate the trade deadline, balancing dreams of acquiring a superstar against the danger of sacrificing too much of their present. There’s strong insight into organizational maneuvering, fan psychology, and the impact of salary cap mechanics. The hosts draw in listeners with practical, emotionally honest takes, ring-fence risk on “sexy hires,” and keep the sports radio vibe energetic and accessible.

Closing Note

Ads, sports updates, and playful tangents (including “whitish” rock music and hockey trivia) cap off the episode with the show’s trademark blend of sports obsession and banter.