Golden State Warriors vs New York Knicks: Trades incoming for Knicks?

The NBA trade deadline is just a few hours ago and there is no doubt that we can see a stream of trades before this game begins. With the way things are going, not only teams but players would like a change of scenery. This period is as important if not more important than the offseason window. Why so? Well, the moves you make now first set the template for the rest of the season but there are various teams seeking draft picks and young players who are thinking about the coming seasons. That is why there are a bunch of teams that free up cap space and hoard picks to build on for the coming seasons. Keeping that in mind, let us hop on this contest between the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks.

Golden State Warriors have been having another strong season and despite seeing their winning streak being snapped by Jazz, they have had a brilliant season. They have won ten out of the last ten games. The upcoming stretch will see them play three out of four games at home before the All-Star Break. This stretch will be against struggling teams and the overall complexion for the Warriors is already solid so even if they catch a loss here or there, they will head into the All-Star Break with a strong record.

On the other hand, the Knicks have flailed and struggled throughout the season. The recent road trip has only piled on the pain, and the team is only on a four-game losing streak. They have lost nine of the last eleven games and well, this surely means they can be in multiple trade scenarios. Julius Randle has been frustrated for a long time especially playing at home, where the Knicks have gotten booed. That is why many insiders have believed for a long that he will be traded soon. Will the Knicks blow it up? For my game total and result prediction, go to “Expert Betting Tips”.

Warriors have championship aspirations

Warriors have been doing a great job on both ends of the floor and despite an 85:111 loss against the Jazz, the team had won nine in a row. Such losses are commonplace throughout the season even for the best squads so that is not much to sweat over. This is a team that has done well recently because with Draymond Green out of the picture, they have made some great adjustments. In the last game, the team played without Klay Thompson and it seems that the constant shuffling of the lineup hurts the team so when he will be most likely back here, they’ll be in for another winning haul. With Curry, Thompson, and Poole in the guard positions, Wiggins and Porter Jr. as two wings, and Looney in the middle along with a strong bench, the Warriors will be back to their old winning habits before you know!

Knicks may make wholesale changes

As I write this, the complexion of the New York Knicks can change completely by the time you read it. The Knicks have been getting a lot of calls about Julius Randle and Kemba Walker is highly likely to be on the move. Alec Burks and Cam Reddish have been in a bunch of rumors and frankly, all of these players can benefit from a change of scenery. It seems like RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, and well, I don’t know who else will remain here. Knicks may just overturn this roster and look to build long-term from here on. Where will the Knicks be heading towards in the offseason? Will they make a run for the Play-in spot? The future is unclear and as I write this, there is too much confusion over the Knicks.

Points Range: What can I say in the Knicks context if the wholsale changes may take place then I don’t know what roster combinations will be here. Which means that it is tough to know what to expect. With RJ Barrett also doubtful, who will the Knicks rely on if there are trades? Meanwhile, I believe the Warriors will be having a big scoring game here and go past 120. I see the total points range as 220-230.

Prediction: If the Knicks are making some trades then they are going to be short-handed. The Warriors have a terrific squad and despite playing the second game on the second night, they will be raring to get a win here. I see the Warriors getting an east 119:102 win in this game.

• Alternate Point Spread: Golden State Warriors -11.5 for 2.10;
• Total 1 Over 114.5 for 2.00;
• Total O 217.0 for 1.90.