New York Knicks Receive: F Anthony Gill, 2025 First-Round Pick (Top 5 Protected – WAS)
Washington Wizards Receive: G Immanuel Quickley
With that said, different teams live with different circumstances. One of those circumstances is the market they play in.
Teams in big, attractive markets can more easily afford to bottom out. If their attendance suffers for a few years, they can sleep well knowing that when they’re good again, they’ll be able to fill the arena.
By contrast, teams in less desirable markets are often more inclined to stay good – even if it comes at the cost of being great. They may feel that they need to consistently put a decent product on the floor to keep their smaller fanbase engaged.
The Washington Wizards are one of those teams. On the other hand, the New York Knicks, if you hadn’t noticed, play in New York.
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They could field a team full of G-Leaguers and still fill Madison Square Garden with tourists who simply want to catch an NBA game in the Big Apple.
Does this deal help their long-term goals?