New York Knicks haven’t shown the ability to be a serious contender with two defensive liabilities in Karl Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson. Jalen Suggs who brings pesky defense is the main return who can be a secondary playmaker and hit an outside shot. Wendell Carter Jr at a much reduced contract brings similar things to kat all though not at nearly at his level can shoot from outside and rebound ball

Orlando Magic last summer decided to go all in trading a ton of assets for Desmond Bane which was a positive but unfortunately for magic still need to make changes as they have been disappointing this season. Trading a favorite in Jalen Suggs whos injury prone but they help upgrade the center position by acquiring Karl Anthony Towns who can draw defenders out to above the break and helps open things up for guys like paolo and franz. Karl can also demonstrate more of his passing abilities he showed earlier in his career. This gives Anthony Black a bigger role and perhaps we see more from Jase Richardson. Also magic dont have to worry about the 2nd apron since jonathan isaccs contracts not guaranteed, dont have to pay black for another season. Karl has a 2 years left with a player option on last year

Celtics use a trade exception to get another serviceable big with Vucevic probably on the outs as a free agent