The New York Knicks have been short at the center position all season. Mitchell Robinson‘s injury issues have forced Tom Thibodeau to rely on Jericho Sims and Precious Achiuwa as the primary backup bigs.

New York, which has diminished its asset pool over the last year in adding OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns to the roster, has to be very strategic about how it handles the deadline this season with limited flexibility and Robinson’s immediate future uncertain.

Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims are the two main players to watch for, and they can be used to help facilitate a trade that brings in some much-needed depth. Both players can give the Knicks additional draft capital to make smaller deals.

The proposed three-team trade would send the two-time champion to the New York Knicks, vastly improving their bench rotation.

Pelicans swingman Javonte Green is a player the Celtics hold interest in, sources said, but New Orleans doesn't want to take back more money. The Bucks, Nuggets, and New York Knicks have also been mentioned as teams holding a level of interest in Green,

The New York Knicks are less than two weeks from the NBA Trade Deadline, and they are expected to be a buyer despite their limited assets. The Knicks' best trade piece may be Mitchell Robinson, who can be used as salary filler to acquire a player who could help the team in the rotation.