Kerr: Curry ‘did not feel well’ before missing loss

The New York Knicks swung a big trade over the weekend. The Knicks acquired OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn from the Toronto Raptors for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and the 2024 Detroit Pistons second-round pick.

With Anunoby in the fold, that’s led some to wonder what’s next for New York. It doesn’t appear that a trade for long-rumored target Donovan Mitchell is coming anytime soon.

Indications are that the Knicks won’t go all-out in efforts to trade for Mitchell, despite the team and player having been linked in the past. The Cleveland Cavaliers also told rival teams throughout December that they have no intentions of trading Mitchell.

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau is considering a lineup change in the wake of his team falling down 0-2 to the Indiana Pacers. Thibodeau is looking at starting Mitchell Robinson in place of Josh Hart in a change to one of the consistent starting groups in the NBA.

In each game this season where they’ve all been available to play, the Knicks have started Hart alongside Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby. However, with New York trailing 0-2 as the series shifts to Indiana, Thibodeau is looking for ways to spark his team.

Starting Robinson would give the Knicks more size in the opening lineup. He’s been terrific defensively throughout the playoffs, holding up in rim protection, as well as on switches on the perimeter. Robinson also does a good job creating extra possessions with his offensive rebounding.