NEW YORK _ The Knicks said goodbye to Marcus Morris on Thursday as he was dealt to the Clippers before the trade deadline.
Of more importance to the team's long-term future, the Knicks said hello again to RJ Barrett, who returned to the court against the Magic after a nine-game absence because of a sprained ankle.
Barrett, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, scored 12 points in his return and the Knicks staged a fourth-quarter rally against the Magic to win their third in a row, 105-103, at Madison Square Garden.