What happened: The Knicks have made multiple offers to acquire New Orleans center Yves Missi and been turned down each time, per NBA insider Chris Haynes. The Pelicans regard the 6-foot-11 big man as a core piece and have told New York they have no intention of moving him. It marks New York's second run at Missi in 2026, after an earlier February inquiry stalled over New Orleans' asking price of a first-round pick.

Why it matters: New York is scrambling to fill its frontcourt hole after Mitchell Robinson left for the rival Celtics on a three-year, $47.4 million deal. With owner James Dolan unwilling to cross the second apron, the Knicks are hunting cost-controlled center help and coming up empty. They also lost out on Marvin Bagley III, who signed with the Nuggets.

What to watch: Watch whether the Knicks pivot to another center target or revisit their offer with sweetened assets before camp opens.