The New York Knicks have been predicted to swap Karl-Anthony Towns for a star player from the Dallas Mavericks.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks as Knicks Criticized For Karl-Anthony Towns Trade. It's been nearly a year since the New York Knicks made a blockbuster trade for Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The New York Knicks could still sign another key free agent, and their perfect target could be an under-the-radar addition. Over the past few years, the Knicks have slowly ascended to the top of the Eastern Conference. With some significant additions in that time period, the Knicks now view themselves as one of the top contenders in the league.