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New York Knicks fans hoping Donte DiVincenzo returns to the team will likely be disappointed by the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
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Entering the season, the Knicks and Cavaliers were picked by most to be the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, given the Pacers are without Tyrese Haliburton and Celtics without Jayson Tatum. The door was wide open, most thought, for either side to win the conference and reach the Finals. Anything less would be a disappointment.
The Knicks in recent years have made decisions well before the NBA trade deadline. Here's some insight as the team maneuvers until Feb. 5.
The team's run in the in-season tournament has given them a slight boost in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings. The team now sits at No. 3 after being No. 5 in the previous edition.
An early-season struggle has come back to hurt the Knicks. Dealing with teams that pressure ball handlers aggressively — especially with quick, athletic guards — was something that gave them problems earlier in the season. The Knicks are not particularly quick or athletic, and physicality can at times throw them off their rhythm.
New York Knicks rookie guard Tyler Kolek sets a career high in his first NBA start, showcasing depth amid backcourt injuries.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (19-10) travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks (20-8) in this Tuesday night NBA matchup.
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NBA Power Rankings: Knicks win 2025 NBA Cup; Thunder look human
The New York Knicks came away with the 2025 NBA Cup in a win over the San Antonio Spurs. Alas, the celebration was short. By the end of the week, most have likely forgotten about the in-season tournament. That said, the national stage showed that both teams are capable contenders.
Knicks prospect James Nnaji has reportedly enrolled at Baylor University with immediate college basketball eligibility, continuing his development after he played on New York's 2025 Summer League team.