Tonight, newly-minted Raptors RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley make their first return to Madison Square Garden, from where they were jettisoned just three weeks ago. In the trade with Toronto, the Knicks acquired defensive lynchpin OG Anunoby, and bench players Malachi Flynn and Precious Achiuwa. While the swap was unexpected and bittersweet for RJ and IQ—not to mention the fans—both players have found success with the Raptors, and Anunoby has been a breath of fresh air for New York. Win-win, ya dig?
Since the trade, Quickley, the runner-up Sixth Man of the Year has averaged 18 points, 5.