The NBA is a better place when the New York Knicks are relevant.

Unfortunately, that’s too seldom been the case in recent history. It feels like the Knicks are usually little more than a mediocre collection of hastily assembled veterans.

Generally speaking, they either don’t appear to have a plan in place, or the one they do have simply isn’t very good.

Meanwhile, the NBA is a better place when the Charlotte Hornets are relevant too. Their color scheme, logo, and name have made them an iconic brand. The league would benefit if its product matched that status.

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Could these two organizations make a deal that benefits each other? The Knicks need a point guard, and the Hornets need a center. Where needs intersect, NBA deals are made.

Here’s one that sees the Knicks landing Terry Rozier, and the Hornets landing Mitchell Robinson.