If you hear a New York Knicks fan talking about the good old days, they could be talking about a number of things. They may be referring to the 1970s. On the other hand, they may be referring to the 2020-21 NBA season.

Things sure looked better for the organization two seasons ago. Julius Randle emerged as a bonafide All-NBA quality player. The team made the playoffs and even gave the Atlanta Hawks a run for their money in the first round.

It looked like they had nowhere to go but up. They had somewhere else to go. It was down.

The 2021-22 season was a disaster for the Knicks. After that postseason run, they failed to even qualify for the play-in tournament.

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This summer, they face questions. They could justify blowing up this core, but alternatively, they could look to add well-fitting role players in a bid to improve organically.

If that’s the route they’re taking, Buddy Hield would be a great option. Here are three deals that land him in the Big Apple.