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Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal 

By contrast, the Knicks could surely use a wing or two. 

R.J. Barrett is one. At the same time, he doesn’t necessarily have positive positional size at the 3. On the other hand, he’d be a big 2. This deal allows the Knicks to shift him over a spot. 

Furthermore, it should make the game easier on Julius Randle. For starters, Anunoby is a strong floor spacer. Perhaps more importantly, he’s also an outstanding defender.

Lessening Randle’s burden on that end of the floor could help him get back to being a star-caliber offensive player. 

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In some ways, the Knicks are at a precipice. At 3-4, it’s not obvious that they should be making win-now moves. At the same time, this is an organization that is obviously looking to acquire a star. Any move towards respectability should aid them in that cause. 

In today’s league, it’s hard to be respectable without a quality two-way wing – or two. 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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