Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
In some ways, it feels like the Knicks stumbled into the team they have. Surely, they couldn’t have known Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson would be a playoff-caliber duo.
They are. With that in mind, the Knicks are in win-now mode. Why not add two quality veterans?
That’s what they’d be doing here. Clarkson is one of the best microwave scorers in the NBA – he could carry this second unit.
Meanwhile, Olynyk is a front-court spacer who plays solid defense and offers sharp passing.
On the other hand, the Knicks also get two first-round picks here. If they’re still looking to trade for a star, as has been rumored, that should help them more Barrett.
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In the meantime, this veteran-heavy squad should keep on winning games.