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How New York Knicks Should Address Each Area of Need at the NBA Trade Deadline

The New York Knicks have the NBA's 11th-highest payroll and ninth-lowest net efficiency rating.

That should make them an active participant of the 2016-17 trade season, though it's tough to tell which role they'll play at the deadline.

If they're buying, their wish list will be extensive. Most of their needs revolve around their 25th-ranked defense, but they'd take better ball-movers and steady scorers if they could find them.

If New York sells, it could be one of the few clubs—if not the only one—offering a plug-and-play All-Star.