Recent history suggests Knicks' most glaring weakness is wildly overblown

Jan 27, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesDespite what recent trends might indicate, the New York Knicks are objectively one of the league's hottest offensive units here in 2025-26, ranking third in offensive rating while dropping 117.2 points per game. However, their inactivity at the free-throw line has proven rather costly.

Through 67 games played, the Knickerbockers rank a lowly 25 in foul shots per game with just 21.6, the same as the cellar-dwelling Washington Wizards and even fewer than the…