Anthony Davis’ left hand injury should mean the Dallas Mavericks are open for business at the trade deadline. It also, however, leaves them light on centers. That’s unwelcome news for anyone who wants the New York Knicks to make a run at Daniel Gafford.
Consistent defense remains hard to come by in The Mecca these days. A large swathe of the focus has fallen onto the Knicks’ performance at the point of attack. While that’s fair game, more emphasis is starting to be placed on the center spot.
Karl-Anthony Towns is intensely flawed on the defensive end, and New York doesn’t switch enough to help cover up for him.