The New York Knicks are having a good season by any measure . After defeating the Orlando Magic on Sunday, they advanced to 16-7, which is good for second place in the watered-down Eastern Conference. They boast the fourth-best point differential per game in the league. And they staunchly defend their home court , having won 13 of 14 games at Madison Square Garden.

But ultimately, success is measured by championships. And the Knicks haven’t won one since 1973. So, the Knicks have even more motivation than most teams. And when superstars hit the trade market, there is a zero-sum impact of missing out, given the potential improvement for whoever adds him. For example, what if the Oklahoma City Thunder said Giannis Antetokounmpo to their already stellar rotation—a sad possibility given

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