Trade rumors are flying across the NBA as the trade deadline is less than a month away (February 6th), and most trade restrictions let up this week on January 15th. The Dallas Mavericks have been connected in some trades for players like Jimmy Butler and Kyle Kuzma, but one NBA writer believes in a different strategy for the Mavs.

📈 The Nuggets (23-15) have won seven of their last nine games, with their only two losses in that stretch coming against San Antonio and Boston. Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray have been great. Russell Westbrook is thriving in his role. Oh yeah, and Nikola Jokić is averaging a 34-point, 15-rebound, 11-assist triple-double.

When thinking of potential buyers, three teams immediately come to mind. Two have disappointed, and one has been a top team in its conference despite numerous injuries.

All things considered, the New York Knicks are in a good place.

Additionally, the Knicks made a deal with the Timberwolves to acquire all-star center Karl-Anthony Towns. Trading for Towns has elevated the Knicks to an even greater team than they’ve been in the past.

The Knicks haven't cost themselves in the standings despite struggling lately but they still need to figure things out in their rotation and on the trade market.

The New York Knicks are rumored to be shopping one of their players. New York is probing whether to deal Jericho Sims, per the New York Post. Sims started just three games this season and is dealing with back issues.

Jericho Sims, recently removed from the Knicks rotation and inactive Monday with back spasms, is being shopped ahead of next month’s trade deadline, NBA sources who’ve been in contact with the team told The Post.