Shwinnypooh looks at four players the Knicks could sign this offseason that could help them out in the near term, but also provide value down the line as trade chips to send to a contender for sweet, sweet draft picks.

Dallas Amico takes you on a trip to the NBA Finals (with winning basketball, what a concept!) to examine how the Heat’s offense could break down the Lakers’ defense, and potentially score an upset on basketball’s biggest stage.

Matthew Miranda kicks off the first edition of the Strickland Mailbag. Click through to submit your questions in the comments!

Presenting Takes Time, a new rapid reaction series at The Strickland for the biggest Knicks news of the moment. James Marceda and Shwinnypooh lead off by discussing the rumor that the Knicks are supposedly sold on Obi Toppin in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Prez and Theo dive deep on Kira Lewis Jr., attempting to solve why he’s not more highly regarded as a prospect despite drawing praise from a number of experts.

Jack Huntley details the exploits of Brock “The Diabolical Genius” Aller, the Knicks’ new VP of Strategy and cap guru whose reputation for shrewd and cap-bending moves precedes him.

Prez gets into the game of Tyrese Haliburton, a nominal point guard whose skills more closely resemble that of a shooting guard. Could he be in play for the Knicks?

Jonathan Macri is joined by two friends from his former lawyer profession — Yash Manjunath and Bernard Ozarowski — to litigate the trial of the century (or at least this offseason): Should the Knicks trade for Chris Paul?

Prez and Shwinnypooh take a closer look at Kentucky’s Tyrese Maxey, and try to project the game of one of the hardest players to project in the 2020 draft.

Tyrese London takes a look at the needs of the Timberwolves and the Warriors, and whether the Knicks might have the firepower to make a bid for the No. 1 or 2 pick in the draft.

Prez examines Tyrese Maxey, an undersized shooting guard who’s a dogged defender, but who possesses a jump shot that, as of now, is purely theoretical. Could he be the latest in a long line of Kentucky players hiding his true powers?

Jeremy Cohen examines why the Knicks should operate not just this offseason, but the 2021 offseason as well, with eyes on the future and a willingness to absorb bad contracts for assets.

Jonathan Macri is joined by Brian Sampson, AKA Bucks Film Room, to get a Milwaukee perspective on the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation following the Bucks’ ousting from the NBA playoffs. Plus, how Milwaukee might factor into the Chris Paul sweepstakes.

New contributor Mike Plugh breaks down why the Knicks should trade for Chris Paul, taking on the negative perceptions of the potential deal and painting a picture of how a CP3 move could actually be a move for the Knicks’ future.

Jack Huntley examines the methodical process of Walt “The Collector” Perrin, who brings a draft reputation and track record to the Knicks that hasn’t been seen in the Mecca in years.

Dallas Amico introduces The Strickland Test, a very complicated and extensive legal process in which he will determine the legitimacy of concepts the Knicks could hope to employ in today’s NBA. Today: a Tom Thibodeau staple, “icing” pick-and-rolls.

Jonathan Schulman and Matthew Miranda dive deep on Harry Giles, a big man free agent who doesn’t fill the biggest need for the Knicks in free agency, but offers tantalizing upside and a unique skillset at just 22 years old.

Stacy Patton reimagines Eminem’s Guilty Conscience for Leon Rose’s 2020 draft conundrums ahead.

Guest writer PD Web breaks down why the Knicks should look at Patrick Williams in the No. 8 spot — a raw talent, the youngest American in the draft, and a player who would let the Knicks push priorities one more year for a stacked 2021 draft class.

Prez examines the game of Kira Lewis Jr., a lightning-quick young sophomore out of Alabama whose slight frame and fear of contact could hold him back in the NBA.