Knicks have a hidden problem they must solve by the trade deadline

Nov 5, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks executive vice president William Wesley (left) and president Leon Rose watch during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesMuch is being made of what the New York Knicks should do ahead of the NBA trade deadline. One of their biggest needs, though, continues to float deep beneath the radar: They have to cut salary.

This isn’t going to register high up on most to-do lists. Some think the Knicks need to focus on landing a backup floor general, although Tyler Kolek is not-so-quietly throwing that logic into question. Others want to…