In 2021, the New York Knicks pulled off a midseason trade for Derrick Rose that sparked a strong 24-11 finish leading to their first playoff appearance in eight years.
Two years later, the Knicks made another trade deadline deal that is quickly shaping up to have the same impact.
Before the All-Star break, the Knicks have rattled three straight wins since acquiring Josh Hart for three out-of-rotation players and a lottery-protected pick. His contributions have been ‘Hart-felt.’
The Knicks’ bench was bleeding for only 29.1 points, 26th in the league, before Hart’s arrival. Since then, Hart has catapulted their second unit to the top of the league.