Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal 

Firstly, it’s worth noting that Harden would have to be as interested as New York here. For this to work, he’d have to accept his player option and agree to a sign-and-trade. 

Let’s assume he’s willing to do exactly that. Does adding Harden make the Knicks a championship team? 

In all likelihood, no. At the same time, it ought to make them formidable. A three-headed playmaking monster of Harden, Jalen Brunson, and Julius Randle should make the Knicks extremely competitive. 

Harden and Mitch Robinson ought to be quite the duo as well. Generally, Harden has operated best with a lob-catching rim runner at the 5 position. Robinson is one of the league’s best.

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With Harden’s pinpoint passes finding Robinson’s catch radius, the Knicks should have the basis of an outstanding offense following this deal. 

Should the Sixers give them that basis?