Pairing Robinson with former Defensive Player of the Year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. could give Memphis a lethal frontcourt duo. The Grizzlies also have former Defensive Player of the Year guard Marcus Smart in the backcourt to help along the perimeter.

Valančiūnas has recorded averages of 11.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in just under 20 minutes per game as a 32-year-old center for the Washington Wizards. He may be past his prime, but if the Knicks aren't sold on Mitchell Robinson coming back at full strength, it could lead to the team looking for other options.

NBA trade deadline, although their lack of depth is concerning. The Knicks only have one player–Miles McBride–who plays more than 20 minutes off the bench per game. Backup center Mitchell Robinson is progressing through injury,

The New York Knicks are no stranger to a blockbuster trade, making three in less than a year for OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. Those three, along with Jalen Brunson, have formed the Knicks' core moving forward,

With the trade deadline just a month away, the New York Knicks have propelled themselves into contention on the back of an elite starting five. Their starting five has a +4.5 net rating with an elite offensive rating of 117.