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New York Knicks: The trade to send Tyson Chandler out in 2014

When Phil Jackson took over the New York Knicks front office in 2014, he worked to overhaul the roster. From making a coaching change to trades that brought in new players, the legendary head coach tried to alter the team’s look.

One of the first deals sent Tyson Chandler out of town to the Dallas Mavericks. It ended his three years in New York and turned the page for a different era of basketball.

What the Knicks traded

The Knicks sent Chandler to Dallas, where he won the 2011 NBA Finals. It was a welcomed return for the veteran center, and he played well at 32 years old, with 10.