The Dallas Mavericks are hosting the New York Knicks in their annual trip to the city. The Dallas Mavericks are hosting the New York Knicks in their only trip to the American Airlines Center this season. To learn more about the Mavs' next opponent, we spoke with New York Knicks On SI contributor Jayesh Pagar.

This $9 million guard would be perfect backup for Knicks, Jalen Brunson originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Recently, the New York Knicks have been exposed for lacking playmaking outside of Jalen Brunson, who, unfortunately, is out with an ankle injury.

Injuries shake up the New York Knicks and Miami Heat ahead of this week's rematch. Who will rise to the occasion in this intense showdown?