Early trade deadline questions: Knicks, Thunder and other contenders' next steps

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, ESPN analysts are examining which title contenders, including the New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder, should consider making roster moves to improve their championship chances. The article is part of broader NBA coverage that also includes news of Stephen Curry being out at least two weeks with an oblique injury, Joel Embiid listed as questionable with a foot injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers winning their seventh straight game despite Austin Reaves exiting with a heel injury. Zion Williamson also called out the New Orleans Pelicans following a blowout loss.