The New York Knicks are interested in a trade involving Washington Wizards center Jonas Valanciunas while big man Mitchell

The Knicks' depth has been far from ideal this season, and with Mitchell Robinson not returning until February, they are likely in the market for backup bigs.

Before Jonas Valanciunas signed his three-year, $32 million deal with the Wizards — a free agent contract that felt almost immediately like a future trade piece — the bruising center heard a little bit about the Knicks’ interest.

The Washington Wizards are still working to trade Lithuanian center Jonas Valanciunas, and according to multiple reports, acquiring

Could Jonas Valanciunas be the New York Knicks' federal bailout? The Knicks hardly need the taxpayer's assistance at this point, as they've won eighth straight going into 2025, closing the year with a mini-sweep of the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.

The New York Knicks have now been linked to Washington Wizards big man Jonas Valančiūnas, with SNY's Ian Begley providing a report Wednesday. Valančiūnas

One of the Eastern Conference’s better teams wants to bolster their frontcourt rotation with the Washington Wizards center.

The Knicks are still hoping that Mitchell Robinson will return at full strength, but they may turn to Jonas Valanciunas if necessary.