Why This Trade Would Benefit The New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have been lacking a star player since Carmelo Anthony was traded away. They have also been a weak at the point guard position for what feels like two decades.

New York is hoping that Immanuel Quickley will solve the point guard problem for the future but they still need to make a move for a star. The Knicks missed out on players like Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook in the offseason.

Buddy Hield may not be that level of player but he is a productive shooter with the ability to help a rebuilding team on both ends of the floor. New York is a team that likes to play fast and is defending well in their first year with Tom Thibodeau on the sideline.

This is something that will help them rebuild quickly. When giving up players like Ntilikina and Burks, the Knicks are unloading some short-term deals. Burks signed a one-year deal in the offseason while Ntilikina is still on his rookie deal.

Hield would be part of a core for the next for years to come. He is still a young player and could help immediately and also in the future as the Knicks look to move up the standings in the Eastern Conference.