NBA trade deadline is just weeks away, and teams are still actively seeking new pieces to land to help boost their chances at a title. Among the many t

“I’m an elite defender,” he said after collecting three blocks in the Knicks’ 125-119 overtime win. “I don’t think I got to say that.” With Karl-Anthony Towns shelved because of an injured thumb, Achiuwa, the Knicks’ lone frontcourt reserve behind starter Jericho Sims, played all but a few seconds of the fourth quarter and overtime.

The New York Knicks and the rest of the league are four years removed from the 2021 NBA Draft, one that could hold a lot of impact in how the NBA works itself o

The New York Knicks needed a player to step up big time on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers with Karl-Anthony Towns out. Jalen Brunson stole the show on the scoring front, but Precious Achiuwa made his presence felt defensively.

The Knicks need a backup center and Mitchell Robinson could help when he's healthy. But they have more needs and trading him might be the best choice.

Sims has spent his entire career with the Knicks since being selected by them in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. He has managed to get a few rotation minutes for them over the years thanks to his jumping ability and his size at 6-foot-10 in a very thin frontcourt.

Sims and Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) were both listed as questionable initially, but Towns has been downgraded to doubtful, while Sims has been upgraded to probable. Sims drew a spot start in Towns' stead against the Magic on Jan. 6 and posted four points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a block in 29 minutes.

Sims (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports. After being upgraded to probable, Sims will fight off lower back spasms to suit up for the Knicks on Wednesday.

Jericho Sims has been mentioned in trade rumors for weeks. Trading him (or others) could help the team in more ways than one.

Karl-Anthony Towns' first game in Minnesota as an opposing player reminded the Timberwolves how valuable he was during his nine seasons there. On Friday night, the New York Knicks might join the Timberwolves in realizing just how tough it can be to win without the four-time All-Star.

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said Towns is day-to-day, and multiple sources have reported that Towns is also dealing with a bone chip in the thumb, which he injured during New York's 124-119 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday. The Knicks officially listed Towns as questionable to face Minnesota.