On a day when homegrown Knickerbockers Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett were sent to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn, the New York Knicks (17-15) played a game against the Indiana Pacers (17-14). The contest felt almost like an afterthought in light of the day’s bombshell, and it provided a few clues as to why New York made today’s changes.
On the day after the Knicks were steamrolled by the Orlando Magic, they played a reunion match with former Knick Obi Toppin. It’s always nice to run into an ex who seems content with their new situation.