Earlier this week, Thibodeau was asked if he wanted the Knicks to make another trade before the March 25 deadline.
“This is a question from Leon Rose,” Thibodeau said, suggesting the reporter ask the Knicks team president. “Look, I have a strong inclination towards good players. I know they are looking into all the possibilities. If something makes sense to us, we will. Otherwise, I love the team we have. I love the guys we have on the team. We will continue to work with what we have and Leon and Wes, they are sifting through the championship. Scott Perry, this is their job. “
With less than two weeks to go, the Knicks have plenty of time to settle potential deals. New York has faced more teams in the past few days, which is what you would expect. But several teams have said the Knicks have not yet taken an aggressive approach in any commercial talks.
Furthermore, those teams in contact with New York did not expect the club to exchange a top player before the contract expired.
“Right now, it seems like they are more open to something smaller,” said one of the teams.