Just a few weeks ago, it all felt so simple. A clear starting five and a clear four in reserve with solid depth beyond that. The only question we had about how the roster would be utilized was the minutes distribution.
Then, reports came out that the Knicks were going to be cautious about Mitchell Robinson’s return, likely in December or January. That started a mini-whirlwind of potential trades for depth. The question then became “Would Thibs lean on a 5-out with Randle playing center or is Precious starting?”
And then, a nuclear bomb (not of the Woj variety, sadly) dropped on the sports world Friday night.