New York Knicks

It is no secret that the New York Knicks want to bring in a high-level, All-Star talent to lead their young core, which is why Kyle Lowry would be a great fit. R.J. Barrett, Obi Toppin, and Mitchell Robinson are the future of the Knicks and if they are to truly flip this franchise around and make the playoffs again, they need an All-Star to lead them.

Last season in Toronto, Lowry averaged 19.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and shot 35.2% from three-point range. This was one of Lowry’s better statistical seasons in the NBA and he is on the back-half of his career. 

The Knicks are in no position to win a championship, even with Lowry leading the charge, but with the few years he has left in his career, he can help lure more big names to New York and be the catalyst to changing the losing ways for the Knicks. 

The trade package the Knicks would likely have to send Toronto in return for Kyle Lowry would definitely consist of Julius Randle, but the rest is up-in-the-air in terms of what young talent Toronto wants. They could very well request guys like Frank Ntilikina, Kevin Knox, and potentially Mitchell Robinson. 

With Robinson being a big part of the Knicks plans moving forward, they may not be too keen to trade him, especially if they are giving up Randle as well, but it may be in the Knicks’ best interest to just give Toronto what they want if it does not include R.J. Barrett or Obi Toppin. 

New York is not in a position to negotiate the terms of a deal that lands them an All-Star and if this opportunity comes their way, they have to do everything they can to make sure Kyle Lowry is suiting up for them and stepping out on the court in Madison Square Garden.