Knicks to pull struggling Kemba Walker completely out of the loop

New York’s starters – consisting mainly of Walker along with RJ Barrett, Evan Fournier, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson – jointly posted a Worst NBA addition and subtraction of negative-91. In contrast, the five main substitutes – Burks, Rose and Quickley, Obi Toppin and Taj Gibson – are fifth in the league with 49 points. Walker’s demotion could open more minutes for Quickley, who is building an impressive rookie season, and freshman keeper Quentin Grimes, the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft.