The Knicks—sitting at 29-16, third in the East—are enjoying three full days of rest before their next contest against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. So, the KFTV writers got together for a midseason roundtable:

Favorite part of this Knicks season thus far?

Geoff: Watching Mikal Bridges beat the “broken shot” allegations. Credit to him, he kept shooting, and it seemed like his confidence in his work never wavered.

Jalen: Watching an offense flirt with 30+ assists on any given night has been fun. The ball movement has never been better in my Knicks fandom lifetime.

Omar: The expanded versatility of Towns by far. Going into the year, we knew he was a prolific scorer and shooter. But his passing ability, sense of playmaking, and overall efficiency have been a delight. On top of that, he has shown incredible toughness that feels different from his time in Minnesota. I was a little unsure about acquiring him at first, but now I have fully bought into what he brings to this team.

Remi: The Josh Hart triple-double watch. He’s moving up the all-time and single-season Knicks’ triple-double lists, and it’s helping shine a light on his insane motor which fans have appreciated since he arrived.

Biggest overall concern about the team?

Geoff: The lack of depth and scoring punch off the bench.

Jalen: It’s the heavy minutes for the starters. I’m not sure what this current wear and tear will do to players come springtime, but I know that not everyone is Josh Hart.

Omar: Three-point defense. It has been an issue all season for the team. They collapse on the swing a little too soon and the third pass has led to countless open threes for the opposition. Considering how Cleveland and Boston play, this could be a huge issue, and it needs to be solved.

Remi: The team’s three-point defense stresses me out on a nightly basis. It keeps opponents in games that should be blowouts and kills momentum when the Knicks need to make a comeback. Worst of all, I haven’t seen enough adjustments or improvements in the game plan.

Grade the job Tom Thibodeau has done this season.

Geoff: B. The talent on this team has increased, and so have the expectations, but if I’m being honest, this has not been Thibs’ best coaching job. I’m not a minutes police guy, but he does need to trust the bench more and manage the rotations better.

Jalen: Solid B. The offense has reached new heights, so I credit Thibs for that. But there have been some moments of unnecessary minutes from the starters. And an A-level coach would have found a way to integrate the rookies more often over the 82-game season.

Omar: B. Considering he is introducing so many new pieces this year, the start was always going to be bumpy. But there has been some stubbornness in regard to his rotations and the variations of his lineups. We have seen it happen a bit here and there, but it would be nice if we saw more of the young guys in some of these problematic scheduling games.

Remi: B-. I give Thibodeau credit for taking a lot of new pieces and getting the team to gel quickly. But that has come with a lot of luck with team health, and a tighter rotation than I’d prefer.

Should the Knicks make a move? Do you think they will? 

Geoff: Yes. Even though the CBA limits what the Knicks can do, they should and I think they will target either a wing for the bench or a big that isn’t injury-prone.

Jalen: I think they should make a move for wing depth. But I also think this deadline will pass with the Knicks labeling Mitchell Robinson as their only “midseason acquisition.”

Omar: I think they should, especially if a decent wing defender off the bench is available. But with their cap situation being what it is with the apron, I think it could be a little difficult to acquire a difference-maker for this bench unit. Although this front office has surprised us with creative cap maneuvers before, so I would never completely write off the possibility.

Remi: It depends on how much faith they have in Mitch coming back healthy. If they don’t know about Robinson’s health, then I’d push for Jonas Valanciunas and hope to add a wing off the waiver wire. I trust Leon Rose not to force a trade, but to leap at opportunities if they arise.

If you had $100 for a 2025 champion futures bet, how would you divvy up the money?

Geoff: $40 Thunder, $30 Celtics, $10 Nuggets, $5 Knicks, $5 Cavs, $5 Mavs, $5 Clippers

Jalen: $40 Thunder, $25 Celtics, $15 Cavs, $10 Knicks, $5 Mavs, $5 Clippers

Omar: $50 on Oklahoma City, $20 on Boston, $15 on Cleveland, $15 on the Knicks

Remi: $30 Thunder, $30 Celtics, and $40 Knicks. For some reason, I can’t trust the Cavs despite their incredible season. The Thunder are my top pick, but I’ll always bet more on the Knicks.

Give a bold prediction for the rest of the Knicks season.

Geoff: I don’t want this to happen but I think the Knicks might need to trade Deuce to get the type of wing depth they need on the roster. They have plenty of guards but they need more size.

Jalen: One of the current Westchester guys will make his way into the rotation by the end of the season.

Omar: Jalen Brunson will break Carmelo Anthony's single-game points record for a Knick at some point this season. Additionally, Josh Hart will finish the season with 15 triple-doubles (he has five as of now).

Remi: We won’t see the Knicks’ true form until the playoffs. We saw a motivated New York bully the Hawks this week and I think any fatigue will vanish in a playoff atmosphere…and if Mitch is back, they’re a deeper, more versatile monster.