Barring injury, much like last year, Tyler Kolek will not be part of the Knicks’ rotation next season. After trading for Jose Alvarado in February, Kolek fell to third in the pecking order for point guard minutes. It could be an interesting decision by next February’s trade deadline if the Knicks decide to trade the third-year player in exchange for filling a need. In the Christmas outing, Kolek tallies 16 points and nine assists, with 11 of those points coming in the final frame. Nobody will mistake Kolek for an All-Defensive-type player, but he at least gives effort on that end.