The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets are two rebuilding teams in the NBA. As we approach the NBA trade deadline, we could see either or both teams look to make an impactful move. If they were to get together for a deal, there would be pieces on both sides that would help the other.
The Knicks are off to a decent start but coming back down to earth a bit. They are coming off a win against the Chicago Bulls and will look to keep their good start going for a little longer. Ultimately, this is not a playoff team and everybody around the league knows it.
The Knicks are lacking that star presence that they need to take their team to the next level. They have some intriguing young players such as RJ Barrett and Mitchell Robinson, that will be around for years but they need that star at the end of the game.
The Rockets are a team that had that star for many years, and even added another one recently. The experiment with James Harden and Russell Westbrook did not work in Houston and ended up with both being traded prior to the NBA trade deadline.
Houston quickly acquired Victor Oladipo from the Indiana Pacers after sending Harden to Brooklyn. With Oladipo’s current contract situation, the Rockets have many options. This includes potentially trading him once again before the NBA trade deadline comes and goes.
If Houston decides to go that route, the Knicks are a team that could be in play. Let’s take a look at a potential deal that could happen to land Victor Oladipo in the Big Apple.
