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Knicks News: New York comes up short, trade deadline around corner

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket as Quentin Grimes #6 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks defend during the first half at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 09: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes to the basket as Quentin Grimes #6 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks defend during the first half at Madison Square Garden on January 09, 2023 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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On Monday night, it seemed as if the New York Knicks were going to extend their win streak to five by knocking off the Bucks for the first time this season. Instead, Milwaukee climbed back from a double-digit deficit to win, 111-107.

Jalen Brunson’s career-high 44 points (15-of-30), seven rebounds, and four assists weren’t enough for the Knicks to beat the Bucks at the Garden for the first time since 2020. If fans have learned one thing, it’s that New York never has a safe lead. If Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks could figure out how to close a game, New York might have something.

Now that it’s Jan. 10, the trade deadline is officially less than a month away. The Knicks will host the Pacers on Wednesday, a team that’s been connected to Obi Toppin. He’s fresh off his first game since Dec. 7 after playing in eight minutes of New York’s loss.

Will the Knicks be buyers or sellers ahead of the deadline?

More Knicks news

  • RJ Barrett missed Monday’s game, but according to Tom Thibodeau, he’s “real close” to returning.
  • In the NBA’s latest weekly power rankings, New York jumped up to No. 12 behind Sacramento and ahead of Golden State.
  • Ryan Arcidiacono and Svi Mykhailiuk’s contracts were guaranteed after the Knicks did not waive them ahead of the 5 p.m. deadline on Saturday.
  • Former Knick Tim Hardaway Jr., who is a player for the Mavericks, has been linked to the Cavaliers ahead of the deadline.
  • Jared Jeffries, who played for the Knicks from 2006 to 2010, won a new car on an episode of ‘The Price is Right’ that aired on Monday morning.

NBA news

  • The Celtics beat the Bulls on Monday, 107-99, to improve to 29-12, the best record in the NBA.
  • After suffering an MCL sprain in Sunday’s game in Miami, Kevin Durant will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The Knicks play the Nets again on Jan. 28.
  • Anthony Davis is reportedly “ramping up” the process to return from his right foot injury when the Lakers return to LA this week. He hasn’t played since Dec. 16.
  • Donovan Mitchell will return to Utah for the first time since being traded on Tuesday night when the Cavaliers play the Jazz.
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