The New York Knicks are flirting with mediocrity this season. They’re not bad, but they can’t seem to develop any real level of consistency like last year. It’s up — then it’s down.
If one thing is clear, it’s that this is not a championship-level roster. Playoff team? Maybe, but a championship contender they are not. The Knicks still need to make one big splash to acquire a star who can be the No. 1 banana on an NBA Finals contender.
But here is the thing: Now is not the time to make that splash.