Knicks get:

C Walker Kessler

SG Jordan Clarkson

Jazz get:

C Mitchell Robinson

PG Miles McBride

2026 FRP Swap W/NYK

Why the Knicks do this:

They add what should be the final piece: A center with better health than Robinson. This trade gives them arguably a more well-rounded and deeper lineup than the Celtics, and should make them the team to beat in the East.

Why the Jazz do this:

If they decide Kessler isn’t a fit and decide to remove them from their long-term plans, then this trade would be good for them. Not only do they get a center who could fit better with Lauri in Robinson, but they also get off of Clarkson and get a young guy as well.

Knicks Lineup:

Starters:

PG: Jalen Brunson

PF: Julius Randle

SG: Mikal Bridges

SF: OG Anunoby

C: Walker Kessler

Bench:

6: Josh Hart

7: Donte DiVinezcio

8: Jordan Clarkson

9: Cameron Payne

10: Precious Achwiua

Jazz Lineup:

Starters:

PG: Keyonte George

PF: Taylor Hendricks

SG: Collin Sexton

SF: Lauri Markkenen

C: Mitchell Robinson

Bench:

6: John Collins

7: Brice Sensabaugh

8: Cody Williams

9: Miles McBride

10: Drew Eubanks