The Knicks may not be able to avoid Kyrie Irving’s destruction. With the Mavericks in a freefall ever since acquiring the point guard, the team is “seriously considering” shutting down Irving and Luka Doncic for the remainder of the season to assure an ideal spot in the draft lottery, according to The Athletic. Such a move would hurt the Knicks because they own Dallas’ first-round pick and its top-10 protected.