Knicks Post-Trade Deadline: Collecting draft picks, armed for the future

Leon Rose, New York Knicks (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Despite being heavily linked to some big names, the Knicks came out of the trade deadline with no significant moves. The team’s only trade was a small 3-team deal: The Knicks traded away Austin Rivers and Ignas Brazdeikis and received forward Terrance Ferguson in return. They also acquired two draft picks – The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2021 2nd round pick and The Miami Heat’s protected 2024 2nd round pick.

It’s a small transaction, but one that very much falls in line with the new front office’s prudent and patient approach to building the team. They’ve now turned Ed Davis and Austin Rivers into multiple 2nd round picks. Knicks fans…