The New York Knicks are 12–6 and sitting third in the East, playing with the type of rhythm and structure Mike Brown has been pushing toward since camp. Jalen Brunson looks sharp. Karl-Anthony Towns has settled in. The core feels stable.
But the rotation has been stretched thin on the wing.
With OG Anunoby out, Brown has leaned on young players to fill the gaps. Some nights it works. Some nights you can see the strain. He trusts structure more than streaks, which is why one missing rotation piece can tilt the balance. As the deadline window approaches, New York will be connected to inexpensive depth moves.
One idea, raised by FanSided’s Kris Pursiainen, points the Knicks across the bridge, toward Brooklyn’s Tyrese Martin.
Why Tyrese Martin Might Make Sense
Martin isn’t a splashy name. He’s a steady one. A 6-foot-6 guard who defends, rebounds and plays within the flow of the offense. For a Knicks team built around physicality and discipline, that profile has value.
Brooklyn have leaned on him in a real role this season. He’s averaging 8.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in just over twenty minutes. He recently put together a strong scoring stretch, including a four-game run where he averaged sixteen points on high efficiency. Even when the shot isn’t falling, he contributes through defense, cuts and simple decisions that keep possessions steady.
On paper, he fits the way New York play. He doesn’t force action, he doesn’t interrupt spacing, and he can support Brunson, Mikal Bridges and KAT in bench-heavy lineups.
How a Deal Could Work for the Knicks
Martin’s contract sits just under 2.2 million dollars, which makes the mechanics easy. Pursiainen noted that the Knicks were open to moving Tyler Kolek or Pacome Dadiet before the season for roster flexibility. If New York chose to explore this concept, Dadiet would be the likelier outgoing match given Kolek’s recent progress.
For Brooklyn, adding a young guard and a second-round pick could be enough. And after the Bridges blockbuster, these teams have already shown they can do business again.
Why the Knicks Should Think Twice
This is where the conversation shifts.
New York do not need a minor upgrade on the margins. The roster needs continuity. Patience matters. This group must trust the internal development already unfolding on their bench. Kolek has shown real growth. Brown has found ways to blend lineups around Bridges and Hart. And once Anunoby returns, the wing rotation resets completely.
Martin is solid, but he does not represent a meaningful jump from what the Knicks already have. Trading a young prospect and a pick for a player who might appear in twelve to fifteen minutes per night when fully healthy is the kind of move that solves a short-term inconvenience and creates a long-term regret.
New York are in a rare position. They don’t need to force anything. If the right move is there, they can make it. Recent links to a potential backup point guard like Ty Jerome show the front office is monitoring the market without overreaching. The priority is finding help that fits, not chasing moves that create new problems.
Final Word for New York
The Knicks know who they are. A team built on rhythm, depth and discipline. They don’t need noise. They don’t need cosmetic fixes. The priority now is building trust with the players who have already earned their place in the rotation.
Tyrese Martin is a useful guard. But New York have enough of those. The better play is standing still.
Sometimes the smartest moves are the ones you don’t make.
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