After a frustrating nine-game losing streak heading into the trade deadline, the Hawks added some depth to their bench unit in the form of Georges Niang, Terenc

It might be unfair to fully judge a Knicks team missing a starter (OG Anunoby — foot) and a key rotation piece (Mitchell Robinson — ankle), but Wednesday’s 149-148 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks only added fuel to those questioning whether the Knicks are legitimate title contenders.

It looked like the Knicks were finally in the clear. But they should have learned this lesson long ago. There is no “in the clear” when Trae Young looms.