Success can be a curse. Once you achieve it, you raise your own bar. The same can be the case in the NBA.

Of course, we all want to be successful. You can’t be afraid of the moment. Still, once you have success, you’ll suddenly need to achieve more to be successful next time. 

With that in mind, the New York Knicks had a successful 2022-23 season. This team was not expected to be in the second round of the playoffs. They exceeded expectations. 

Next season, expectations will be higher. A second-round exit will not suffice.

With that in mind, the Knicks could make a major trade to upgrade their roster this summer. 

Could they target Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards?