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- They are, frankly, not looking to do deals involving any of their core guys."The Knicks have entered a rough stretch, as they've lost nine of their past 11 games.
- New York (25-18) has fallen seven games behind the Detroit Pistons, who are the one seed in the Eastern Conference. More:Lakers legend rumored to be involved in 'NBA Europe' projectBut Mannix believes the Knicks will take a patient approach towards their roster this trade season instead of making drastic moves. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"The Knicks are going to try to this out with this group for the rest of the season," Mannix said.
- "Mike Brown has come out and said that he doesn't believes this team needs a rebuild."Towns is having another All-Star caliber season, averaging 21 points, 11.6 rebounds, and three assists.
- But he's seen his minutes decrease under new head coach Mike Brown, who has opted to play smaller lineups late in games instead of Towns. Towns is in his second season with the Knicks after being acquired by the team from the Minnesota Timberwolves before last season.
- He spent the first nine seasons of his career in Minnesota, where he made four All-Star teams. The Knicks return to the court Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore NBA news: Giannis boos Bucks fans right back after they boo himLeBron is breaking the NBA's aging curveWemby can break a Guinness World RecordJazz 1st-round pick had worst plus-minus in NBA historyJoel Embiid is putting together a 'miracle'Joe Mazzulla answers every press conference question with same 2 words.