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Buy or Sell 4 Knicks trends after 3-4 start to the season

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks brings the ball up the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks brings the ball up the court during the fourth quarter of the game against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Isaiah Hartenstein
Isaiah Hartenstein, New York Knicks. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports) /

3: Isaiah Hartenstein should start over Mitchell Robinson

Isaiah Hartenstein, the Knicks’ backup center, has spent more time on the court than Mitchell Robinson so far in 2022-23. Why? Well, because as in recent seasons, Robinson has found himself in foul trouble. And not only that, but some of the fouls that he’s committed have been questionable, to say the least.

Because Robinson’s spent more time on the bench than Hartenstein, some people have called for the former Clipper to start in Mitch’s place. However, it doesn’t work that way. Robinson needs to be smarter about the fouls that he picks up, yes, but Hartenstein starting in his place wouldn’t give the team the defense that they need.

Mitchell Robinson shouldn’t be taken out of the Knicks’ starting lineup.

Hartenstein is a better scorer than Robinson, whether it be with his floaters or his occasional three-pointers. Robinson, however, is a better rim protector and rebounder.

Hartenstein isn’t the same presence in the lane that Robinson is, and fans saw that against the Bucks last Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo (14 rebounds), Bobby Portis (12 rebounds including 8 offensive rebounds), and Brook Lopez (11 rebounds) killed New York on the glass. Hartenstein played in 28 minutes and had eight rebounds and Robinson had nine rebounds in 20 minutes.

Hartenstein should continue to come off the bench, and Robinson needs to be a smarter player. He can’t take himself out of the game.

Verdict: Sell

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