New York Knicks should target Tari Eason and Keon Ellis to strengthen wing depth for a championship push. Are the Knicks one move away from reaching the OKC tier in the NBA?
Gavin Schall and XJ break down the team's defensive weaknesses, highlighting the need for versatile, turnover-generating wings who can contain on the perimeter, navigate screens, and guard big wing creators like Jaylen Brown and Paolo Banchero. The discussion covers how Eason’s elite defensive playmaking and rebounding could transform the Knicks and why Ellis’s perimeter defense addresses critical gaps. Gavin and XJ end the show with rapid-fire analysis exploring potential trade packages, escalating competition for Eason, and realistic alternatives like Max Christie and former Knick Quentin Grimes. With the Knicks matching up against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and other contenders, every roster decision could shape their postseason fate.
Can New York land the ideal difference-maker before the trade deadline to power through the league?
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0:00 – Knicks Wing Trade Targets
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5:32 – Tari Eason Trade Analysis
11:24 – FanDuel Ad Break
15:05 – Keon Ellis Trade Analysis
22:17 – Robinhood Ad Break
22:58 – Rapid Fire Wing Trade Targets
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