Buckley envisioned the Knicks sending a package of Robinson and two second-round picks to the Wizards for the 32-year-old Valančiūnas. More NBA: Ranking Top 10 NBA Wings of all time: What’s wrong with this list?

The New York Knicks are less than three weeks away from the NBA Trade Deadline, and they may need to make a move with their center rotation if they want to make

The current NBA trade deadline landscape gives the Wizards an opportunity to add to their war chest of draft picks.

"Alternatively, the Knicks could swap center Mitchell Robinson for Valančiūnas if they don't believe in Robinson's ability to stay healthy for a playoff run -- a move that would also reduce their luxury tax bill," wrote ESPN's Kevin Pelton on Monday morning.

A notable NBA insider and cap expect detailed two realistic trades the New York Knicks could make before next week's deadline.

The New York Knicks need frontcourt upgrades. With Mitchell Robinson still out with an ankle injury, New York has had little support behind Karl-Anthony Towns

The Washington ... for the Wizards, who are the worst team in the league and could look to trade players on the roster for future assets. One team looking for a center is the New York Knicks ...

Let's review some of the worst possible trade scenarios to which the New York Knicks could agree ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.

Bleacher Report's Greg Schwartz suggests the New York Knicks trade for Washington Wizards center Jonas Valančiūnas

The New York Knicks have struggled for most of the season against teams with better records than them. That reality changed quickly Monday night. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during their game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Dec. 28, 2024.

The Milwaukee Bucks have begun to surge as well after their slow start along with the Indiana Pacers. Out West, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been at the top while teams like the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets,