The New York Knicks have made it public knowledge that consistency on defense is a top priority of both the coaching staff and the front office. It’s a commitment to a vision that honors the past and acknowledges what legitimizes every championship contender.
Knowing that the goal is to reemerge as one of the preeminent defensive forces in the NBA, a recent rumor could have a direct impact on the Knicks.
With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, rumors are inevitably surfacing with regularity. Many link the Knicks to trade possibilities, while others simply establish that players whom the organization could covet will be available.