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3 Adjustments Knicks desperately need to make during tough road trip

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Julius Randle #30 Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks react in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Julius Randle #30 Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks react in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Immanuel Quickley
Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks. (Photo by Wendell Cruz/USA TODAY Sports) /

2: Give Immanuel Quickley more minutes

No extension, no problem for Immanuel Quickley. It could become a big problem for the Knicks, but the young guard has put the past in the past and is focused on getting better.

He was New York’s best player on opening night, scoring 24 points (7-of-11 from the field), six rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 28 minutes. He rightfully earned a spot in the closing lineup.

When he entered the game for the first time, IQ recorded 10 points in 10 minutes. In the first half, his minutes were limited to 12. Considering how poorly the Knicks were shooting, Thibodeau giving Quickley more run before halftime would’ve been a nice adjustment.

New York was reluctant to pay IQ starter money, and his first game of betting on himself worked out perfectly. If he continues on this trajectory, his value will continue to shoot up. It could come back to bite the Knicks next summer if a team with cap space makes Quickley an offer that the front office is reluctant to match.

Before we get too ahead of ourselves and start looking toward next summer, Thibodeau must take advantage of having Quickley on his bench. He’s a spark plug that gets it done on both ends, and his energy will be needed during the team’s upcoming stretch.

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