The New York Knicks look all set to push for a championship starting next season. Jalen Brunson has emerged as the No. 1 option the team needs to be a perennial contender surrounded by All-Star forward Julius Randle, complementary role players and new acquisition Mikal Bridges. The team has pushed their chips to center and is looking to win a title as soon as possible.
The move to acquire Bridges and extend OG Anunoby cost the Knicks the chance to bring back Isaiah Hartenstein, who signed a huge offer to join the OKC Thunder. While the Knicks still have Mitchell Robinson, his perennial injuries have limited the franchise, with Hartenstein’s center play being a big reason for their success last year. As a result, they could invest in a young Pistons center to grow with their championship unit.
New York Knicks Receive: Jalen Duren
Detroit Pistons Receive: Miles McBride, 2025 First-Round Pick (DET), 2025 Second-Round Pick (BOS/MEM), 2026 Second-Round Pick (NYK), 2026 Second-Round Pick (GSW), 2027 Second-Round Pick (MIN)
The Knicks are shelling out four second-round picks and lifting the obligation on the Pistons’ 2025 first-round pick to acquire Jalen Duren . They will have to part ways with talented young guard Miles McBride, but they signed Cameron Payne to give them depth at guard and fill that role while Duren and Robinson form a ferocious center rotation.