The debate about whether the Knicks should have traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavericks or if they got enough back for him will rage on at least until the second of two No.1 picks received in the deal is used in 2023.
But the Knicks have more immediate and pressing needs in regard to Porzingis, Dallas and the franchise-shifting trade. The Knicks hosted the Mavericks at Madison Square Garden Friday night with the playoffs on their mind, Dallas' 2021 first-round pick on the front office’s mind and a chance to prove the franchise is on the right path.