The New York Knicks absorbed their fourth straight defeat after getting trampled by the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.

The Knicks have championship expectations but have middled out since their NBA Cup victory. This is head coach Mike Brown's first real test.

The Knicks' struggles became glaringly apparent in their recent loss to the Sacramento Kings on January 15th. Nursing a depleted roster without Jalen Brunson due to an ankle injury sustained early in the game, New York's defensive effort collapsed.

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson raised eyebrows after making a cryptic social media post, but fans did get some clarity

Yes, there is a realistic chance that New York will make a trade. As I’ve previously reported, per league sources, the Knicks are open to moving both Guerschon Yabusele and Pacôme Dadiet. Together, those two players will make $8.3 million this season. So, for example, New York could trade them for a player or players who make that exact amount.

Fans began booing the Knicks, and the players' body language following the airball showed visible frustration as they were headed for their third consecutive loss, and eighth in their last 10 games.

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