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Knicks fans, we've got breaking news. PJ Tucker is staying in New York, but the Knicks aren't done yet
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With one more roster spot left, could Moses Brown be the missing piece before the playoffs? Let's break it all down
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Let's start with Tucker. Ian Begley reported that this deal leaves the Knicks just enough wiggle room under the second apron to bring in one more player
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if they wait until the last day or two of the regular season. Tucker's impact hasn't been about his on-court production, he's played very limited minutes
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but his leadership, toughness, and experience are exactly what the Knicks have valued
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He's been vocal in the locker room, which is exactly what a playoff team needs
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Now the interesting part here is the team option on his contract for next season
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which gives the Knicks another trade chip this summer. So while he may not be a huge factor in the rotation right now
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his presence could still pay off in multiple ways. Now regarding the Moses Brown possibility, Mitchell Robinson is back but still isn't cleared for back-to-backs
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Cat is healthy but with his injury history you can never be too sure
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And Ariel Huckporty is still recovering from a surgery on his meniscus tear
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That leaves the Knicks with pretty much only Precious Achua as the backup big
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And obviously as we know Achua is an undersized center. But come playoff time, if injuries strike, do you really want to be relying on those guys to battle elite frontcourts
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That's why a lot of fans are calling for Moses Brown. So let's talk about Moses Brown
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This guy has been an absolute force for the Westchester Knicks this season, breaking records left and right
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He now holds the franchise record for total rebounds in a season with 571 in the G League
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He had 10 games with 20 plus rebounds and 30 games with double digit boards A career 28 rebounds in a single game on March 21st pure domination And he currently averaging 18 points per game 16 rebounds per game and 1
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block per game, shooting nearly 62% from the field. Can't say it any other way, this dude is a
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rebounding machine, exactly the kind of energy big the Knicks could use in a pinch in case of injuries
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And here's the thing, he's only 25 years old and 7 foot 2, giving the Knicks a legit rim protector if they need one
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So is Brown a real option for the Knicks final roster spot right at the end of the regular season
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Here's where things get tricky. According to Knicks insider Ian Begley, the Knicks would have to waive a player to sign another free agent
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And DeLon Wright would potentially be the obvious candidate, but given the Knicks recent point guard injuries, he stepped up and showed out
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So that would not be the smartest thing to do. But on the other hand, it's very likely that the point guards will be back right by the end of the regular season when the Knicks can sign another player
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And in terms of other free agent options, TJ Warren was once a strong candidate
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but league sources told Stefan Bondi of the New York Post that he left Westchester not long after the Knicks signed PJ Tucker
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TJ was averaging 23 points per game and was hoping for a call-up all season long
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but with Tucker back, that door might be closed. At the end of the day, the decision will come down to what the Knicks feel they need most heading into the playoffs
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So Knicks fans, if you were Leon Rose, what would you do? Call up Moses Brown for size and rebounding or add a scoring wing for the playoffs
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