Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Alec Burks

New York Knicks Receive: Alfonzo McKinnie, 2023 2nd Round Pick

Alec Burks signed a one-year deal with the New York Knicks during the offseason. He was off to a hot start but has been limited to just three games because of an injury.

In those three games, Burks was scoring 20.7 points per game while shooting well from three-point territory. This has been a strategy for the Knicks in recent years and this is another short-term contact could be moved.

The Lakers seem like a nice destination for Alec Burks. First, they are a win-now team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Surely, most players would like to join them. The Lakers could use some help beyond the arc and when healthy, Burks can shoot it with the best of them. It would also be cheap for Los Angeles. All boxes are checked moving forward.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this deal would benefit both the Knicks and Lakers.