Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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But isn't it Championship or bust for them? Only making it to the Conference Finals after being labeled the "next dynasty" last offseason surely doesn't cut it for Presti, the already dubbed 'Greatest GM of All Time' by some. Being "fine" can't be the bar, can it?

I think the Knicks have a chance to win the finals, but the two best teams in the league is OKC and SA.   One had to lose in game 7.   OKC also had some pretty serious injuries they dealt with.

They won't make the finals every year, but I think we are looking too in the moment right now.   In 8 years from now, we may look back and they could have 4 finals appearances with 3 championships.  If so, that is one of the better runs almost any other team has had.   There is still a lot of work to do, but I would say three championships is considered a great run.