The NBA trade deadline is approaching in four days, with the New York Knicks actively exploring options to improve their roster. The Knicks, operating under the first apron with a hard cap, face restrictions such as limited ability to acquire salary in trades and a current roster spot that cannot be filled for two months due to cap constraints. Pending free agents include Landry Shamet, Mitchell Robinson, Jordan Clarkson, Ariel Hukporti, and Mo Diawara. The team has been linked to several players, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, Naji Marshall, Jose Alvarado, Jeremy Sochan, and centers Goga Bitadze and Nick Richards, though many of these are speculative or unlikely to be traded before the deadline. The Knicks do not have a first-round pick available for trade, but hold several second-round picks and swap rights, notably a valuable 2026 Wizards conditional pick. Key assets include these picks and the possibility of trading players like Yabusele, Pacome Dadiet, and Jordan Clarkson, with the most at risk of being moved. The team is reportedly focusing on maintaining continuity rather than making significant external moves. In a recent development, the Spurs rejected the Knicks' trade proposal involving Yabusele and Dadiet for Jeremy Sochan, citing Yabusele's player option and the Spurs' valuation of Sochan. Despite this rejection, reports suggest Sochan is exploring trade options, and the Knicks remain interested in acquiring a versatile big man to bolster their frontcourt. The trade deadline remains a tense period, with the Knicks weighing whether to make minor moves for incremental improvements or hold firm for more substantial upgrades in the future.