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The Knicks are one of the hottest teams in basketball. They are riding a five-game winning streak, sitting in second place in the East, winners of nine out of their last ten games, and have won the NBA Cup. But with the level that Oklahoma City and Denver have been playing at, many feel that the Knicks need to make one more trade to truly contend for a championship this season. One of the players that continues to be mentioned in trade rumors to fuel that discussion is Tyler Kolek.
Kolek has been a bit of a polarizing figure in New York, with some fans begging for him to get more minutes, while others view him as a liability. With Landry Shamet and Deuce McBride missing time, Kolek has received more opportunity from Mike Brown. He has looked excellent at times, proving that he could be a rotation guard in the NBA. It’s an important juncture for Kolek, a moment where he could transform into a meaningful contributor or become just another player used as salary filler at the trade deadline.
