The New York Knicks have meandered their way into Dwight Howard trade rumors, once again showing the franchise’s knack for focusing on any player who isn’t their own.

While the prospect of adding the league’s most dominant big man is intriguing, it’s an avenue the Knicks cannot afford to explore, not right now anyway.

Is there any validity to the report made by ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith that states the Orlando Magic have inquired about a potential Tyson Chandler and Amar’e Stoudemire for Howard swap? Of course there is. Contrary to what his roster additions imply, Orlando GM Otis Smith isn’t stupid, and he is going to be gauging what every team is willing to give up for Howard, not just New York.