The New York Knicks have a lot of trade rumors circulating. For the most part, it appears that the Knicks are willing to trade everyone except RJ Barrett and Mitchell Robinson.
Last night, the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers, 139-134 , to win their second straight game. However, all the attention was on the players on the trading block. This was the last game for Mike Miller to showcase the veteran players before the trade deadline.
The deadline is this Thursday at 3pm EST.
NBA Trade Deadline Rumors
D’Angelo Russell
Again, the Knicks have made it clear that everyone is available for a trade except Barrett and Robinson. The Knicks are linked to D’Angelo Russell. They’ve, allegedly, offered Bobby Portis, Kevin Knox, Frank Ntilikina, Allonzo Trier and a 2nd second pick.
That is way to much to give up for Russell. The Warriors didn’t seem to like that package and, allegedly, want Mitchell Robinson added in deal, along with a 1st round pick. The Knicks should’ve been trying to get the restricted free-agent last summer. And now, he’s making over 27 million a season. But, that’s the Knicks for you. At least, they don’t want to part with their 1st round picks, for now.
Julius RandleÂ
The Charlotte Hornets have been reported to have interest in Randle. This comes after the Knicks always seem linked to Malik Monk around the deadline. ‘Scary’ Terry Rozier has been reported to be in the deal, another point guard to add to the roster. Rozier is like Randle but at the guard position.
Speaking of point guards, the Knicks have interest in Thunder’s Dennis Schroeder. The Knicks continue to search for that everyday point guard, which they don’t have.
Marcus Morris and Bobby Portis
The New York Knicks have been trying to get rid of Portis rather than Marcus Morris. Morris said that he wants to help the young players and be a Knick for the long-term. However, his trade value has never been higher considering this is his best offensive season.
The Knicks have strong feelings that they would be able to re-sign the free agent Morris this off-season. However, he’s going to be 31-years old and not getting younger. The Knicks need to think about how his leadership was this season and consider their options.
With the Knicks off until Thursday night, the team could look very different come 7:30 pm against the Magic. The Magic have interest in acquiring Dennis Smith Jr., who wants out of New York. With his strong performance last night, he very well could be on the way.
However, as we all know, this is the Knicks. There will be all of this noise about trades and nothing will happen or they will do something out of left field that gets fans scratching their heads.