Could Jonas Valanciunas be the New York Knicks' federal bailout? The Knicks hardly need the taxpayer's assistance at this point, as they've won eighth straight

Before Jonas Valanciunas signed his three-year, $32 million deal with the Wizards — a free agent contract that felt almost immediately like a future trade piece — the bruising center heard a little bit about the Knicks’ interest.

Josh Hart had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 126-106 on Monday night for their eighth straight victory.

Josh Hart had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and the Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 126-106 on Monday night for their eighth straight victory.

This is the Knicks' eighth straight win to make them 23-10, still holding the third seed in the Eastern Conference. In the offensive masterclass, Josh Hart stole the show with his third-career triple-double,