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Knicks predicted to pull off 'Luka Doncic-like trade heist' involving Karl-Anthony Towns originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New York Knicks are in a better position than most in mid-November.
The Magic leaned on an 11-man rotation in hopes of running the Knicks into the ground, a tactic that has worked against New York in the past. In theory, it should have worked again — especially with the Knicks missing two perimeter pieces in Miles McBride (ankle) and Landry Shamet (shoulder). Instead, the Knicks flipped the script.
A New York Knicks veteran is not thrilled with the current role he is playing.
The New York Knicks will reportedly be among the teams interested in New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado if he is made available before this year's Feb. 5 trade deadline, per SNY's Ian Begley (h/t HoopsHype).
In a league that is increasingly looking for ball-handlers who are 6’6″ or taller, Jalen Brunson ‘s scoring mastery makes him something of a modern-day unicorn for the Knicks, writes James L. Edwards III of The Athletic ( subscriber link ).
They say the house always wins in Las Vegas, but on Saturday night, the Knicks were the ones cashing out big at T-Mobile Arena. In a city built on illusions and sleight of hand, New York brought straight-up,
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the keys to the New York Knicks punching their ticket to Vegas with their victory over the Toronto Raptors, including Jalen Brunson’s impact this year and the Knicks’ elite 3-point shooting game.