New York Knicks fans hoping Donte DiVincenzo returns to the team will likely be disappointed by the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

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Entering the season, the Knicks and Cavaliers were picked by most to be the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, given the Pacers are without Tyrese Haliburton and Celtics without Jayson Tatum. The door was wide open, most thought, for either side to win the conference and reach the Finals. Anything less would be a disappointment.

The Knicks in recent years have made decisions well before the NBA trade deadline. Here's some insight as the team maneuvers until Feb. 5.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still big favorites to repeat as champions, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back in front in the MVP race.

For as talented a scorer he is, one Karl-Anthony Towns tendency is constantly ruining offensive possessions. He fouled out in the fourth quarter of the Knicks’ 115-104 loss to the Timberwolves on Tuesday night in Minnesota. Foul trouble has emerged as a problem for Towns, and is forcing coach Mike Brown to take him out of games.

According to Joe Tipton of On3, the 21-year-old was granted four years of college eligibility and will join the Baylor Bears, becoming immediately eligible to play. Nnaji has been playing overseas for FC Barcelona in Spain and, more recently, Girona and Merkezefendi Basket on loan. The two sides mutually parted ways in August.

The team's run in the in-season tournament has given them a slight boost in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings. The team now sits at No. 3 after being No. 5 in the previous edition.

The New York Knicks came away with the 2025 NBA Cup in a win over the San Antonio Spurs. Alas, the celebration was short. By the end of the week, most have likely forgotten about the in-season tournament. That said, the national stage showed that both teams are capable contenders.