Leon Rose chose not to disrupt team chemistry at the trade deadline, although New York’s roster isn’t necessarily set in stone since they are expected to be players in the buyout market. But two things are for certain: there’s unity between the head coach and front office, and these Knicks are prepared to make a playoff push.
The only move the Knicks made on the day of the deadline was trading Austin Rivers and Ignas Brazdeikis for what amounted to a second round draft pick from Philadelphia. Rivers had been out of the rotation ever since the Knicks traded for Derrick Rose, so shedding him was helpful for all parties.