The New York Knicks are not supposed to be ahead of the Miami Heat in the current NBA playoff standings.
This was not supposed to happen. The Heat were supposed to be title contenders. By contrast, the Knicks were supposed to be playoff hopefuls. What happened here?
It’s hard to pinpoint it, exactly. Kyle Lowry aged out of his prime. Jalen Brunson came into his. Julius Randle bounced back. However it happened, we’re not now, and it’s a reality.
The Heat could still finish their season strong. Meanwhile, the Knicks could still falter.
Let’s assume that each team’s placement in the standings represents where they currently stand as a team.
Could the Heat send the Knicks Bam Adebayo this summer?