New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose has been out since mid-December, but his return seems to be getting close. While speaking with the media for the first time since he was shut down to have ankle surgery, Rose said he'd make his return very soon after next month's All-Star break.

The Knicks said Rose would miss approximately eight weeks after surgery. Is Rose returns in mid-February, his timeline will match that almost exactly.

Rose has averaged 12 points per game in the first year of a three-year, $43.5 million contract with New York. He's played mostly off the bench for the Knicks, but was inserted into the starting lineup shortly before getting injured.

The New York Knicks season hasn't gone as expected, as they currently sit on the outside of the Play-In tournament with an under .500 record. As such, New York is evaluating moving some of their veteran players in trades.

Speaking on NBA Today, Brian Windhorst said that the Knicks are open to moving "Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, Alec Burks, guys this this."

New York has younger options behind each of the veteran players. This includes recent draftees Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes, and recently acquired Cam Reddish. Upon acquiring Reddish, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau cautioned that it might be difficult to work Reddish into an already-crowded wing rotation.

Cam Reddish is poised to make his New York Knicks debut on Sunday. New York hosts the LA Clippers in a matinee matchup.

Reddish has been working his way back from an ankle injury suffered before the Atlanta Hawks traded him to the Knicks. New York acquired Reddish for Kevin Knox and a protected first-round pick the Knicks owned from the Charlotte Hornets.

Reddish agreed that he's ready to play. The third-year wing said, "That's the hope" when asked if he would play on Sunday. Reddish also confirmed Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau's assessment that he's healthy again.

Thibodeau did caution that even though Reddish his healthy, he may not see a lot of minutes right away. Thibodeau said, "We have a rotation, so he has to be patient and work his way through that."

The New York Knicks announced that the team has signed guard Ryan Arcidiacono to a 10-day contract and waived forward Solomon Hill. 

Arcidiacono, 6-3, 195-pounds, holds career averages of 4.8 points, 2.2 assists and 2.0 rebounds over 17.6 minutes in 207 games (36 starts) over four seasons with the Chicago Bulls (2017-21). He is averaging 12.7 points, 8.0 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.33 steals over 32.2 minutes in six games (all starts) this season for the Maine Red Claws, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Boston Celtics. 

He originally signed a 10-day contract with New York on Jan. 6 and was waived on Jan. 13.

The Detroit Pistons have received interest in Jerami Grant from the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings.

The Pistons are seeking either two first round picks or one first round pick plus a high upside young player in exchange for Grant.

Grant expects to sign a lucrative extension in the ballpark of four years, $112 million this offseason.

Washington is viewed by some league personnel as a favorite to trade for Grant. Grant grew up in the D.C. area and is familiar with Wes Unseld Jr. from their time together with the Denver Nuggets. 

The Memphis Grizzlies have been mentioned in some circles speculatively, but they're not expected to pursue Grant.

After completing a trade for Cam Reddish of the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks are hoping for more. The next target on the Knicks list is Jalen Brunson of the Dallas Mavericks.

Brunson's father, Rick, was one of Leon Rose's first clients when he was starting out as a sports agent. Rose now runs the Knicks front office. In the past, New York has engaged Dallas on trade talks involving Brunson.

Brunson is eligible to sign a contract extension with the Mavs. Or Brunson could opt for unrestricted free agency, and a potentially bigger payday this summer.

New York has reportedly also had discussions about acquiring Jerami Grant of the Detroit Pistons and Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers.

The Los Angeles Lakers offered the Atlanta Hawks two second round picks for Cam Reddish before he was traded to the New York Knicks.

Reddish had been available since before the draft with the request of a first round pick.

The Hawks also had conversations with the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons.

The Hawks also sought Quentin Grimes from the Knicks but the deal was eventually Reddish and Solomon Hill for Charlotte's first round pick and Kevin Knox.

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks for a 2022 protected first round pick via the Charlotte Hornets and Kevin Knox.

The Knicks will also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second-round pick via Brooklyn in trade.

The Hawks had been canvassing the league for several weeks as Reddish has sought a larger role.

Reddish was a teammate of RJ Barrett at Duke.

the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers are among the other teams who discussed a Reddish trade with the Hawks.

The NBA has fined Julius Randle $25,000 for "egregious use of profane language" in recent media appearances. The New York Knicks forward was fined for comments after a practice on Wednesday, January 5 and after the game vs the Boston Celtics on Thursday, January 6.

Randle has struggled this season and has come under fire from Knicks fans for his poor play. In the win over Boston, Randle was seen giving New York fans the thumbs down symbol, as well as yelling at the crowd. The next day, Randle issues a lengthy apology for his behavior towards the home fans.

The New York Knicks have not called the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss a Ben Simmons trade. New York has held internal discussions about trading for Simmons but have yet to take things further.

The Knicks have remained patient in free agency and trades since Leon Rose took over the front office. They've avoided the high-priced, splashy additions that have turned out poorly for the franchise in the past.

New York is expected to active on the trade market, but any moves may be around the edges. The Knicks have all their own first round picks going forward, as well as extra picks from the Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks coming in future years.