Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal 

If first-round picks are the currency of the modern NBA, the New York Knicks have an embarrassment of riches. 

This team has more at its disposal than any team outside of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, the whole NBA world knows they eventually intend on using that capital to broker a trade for a star. 

As long as that’s the plan in New York, they might as well avoid tanking. In today’s league, star players generally have some say in where they end up, even via trade.

Being an attractive destination has become more important than ever. 

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At 10-11, the Knicks aren’t contending, but they are competing. This deal makes them more competitive. Simply put, they’re upgrading their talent by adding Bogdanovic. 

Even if he was a second-round pick.