There's not much to complain about if you're a New York Knicks fan these days. Entering Thursday, New York owned the NBA's fifth-best record (32-16) and has all the makings of a legitimate contender.

The New York Knicks are less than three weeks away from the NBA Trade Deadline, and they may need to make a move with their center rotation if they want to make

"Alternatively, the Knicks could swap center Mitchell Robinson for Valančiūnas if they don't believe in Robinson's ability to stay healthy for a playoff run -- a move that would also reduce their luxury tax bill," wrote ESPN's Kevin Pelton on Monday morning.

A notable NBA insider and cap expect detailed two realistic trades the New York Knicks could make before next week's deadline.

The New York Knicks need frontcourt upgrades. With Mitchell Robinson still out with an ankle injury, New York has had little support behind Karl-Anthony Towns

The Washington ... for the Wizards, who are the worst team in the league and could look to trade players on the roster for future assets. One team looking for a center is the New York Knicks ...

Let's review some of the worst possible trade scenarios to which the New York Knicks could agree ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline.

Bleacher Report's Greg Schwartz suggests the New York Knicks trade for Washington Wizards center Jonas Valančiūnas

The New York Knicks have struggled for most of the season against teams with better records than them. That reality changed quickly Monday night. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) celebrates with center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during their game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Dec. 28, 2024.

The Knicks are on a two game winning streak after a successful victory against the Hawks and a triumph in Mikal Bridges' return to Brooklyn.

One backup center has already been dealt but there are plenty of options for the Knicks to beef up their frontcourt.