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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 10: Precious Achiuwa #5, Karl-Anthony Towns #32, Jalen Brunson #11 and … More Miles McBride #2 of the New York Knicks react on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2025 in New York City. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New York Knicks 126-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty Images The New York Knicks went all-in on an NBA title push this past offseason with separate trades for power forward Karl-Anthony Towns and small forward Mikal Bridges. The end result did produce a postseason finish better than a season ago, but it also collected a second consecutive postseason series defeat to the Indiana Pacers this time coming in the Eastern Conference Finals. Now with an offseason of cap constraints and roster questions ahead, decisions loom on where the Knicks should go this offseason in pursuit of its first NBA title this century. For starters, New York has two unprotected first-round picks in 2026 and 2028 that can be valuable pieces in a potential upgrade via trade. It’ll likely have to be attached to an asset on its roster making substantial bank which points to a player like Karl-Anthony Towns. Escaping Future Cap Hell Through A Towns’ Trade NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 25: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks reacts after a dunk … More in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on October 25, 2024 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using…