New York Knicks Receive: G Malik Beasley
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Alec Burks, F Kevin Knox, 2022 First-Round Pick (via CHA)
If there was going to be a deal between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves, many assume it would be of the blockbuster variety and include Karl-Anthony Towns. This deal doesn’t involve Towns but would still shake up both teams.
In this scenario, New York acquires shooting guard Malik Beasley. Beasley has had some off-the-court issues, as he was sentenced to jail in February. This stemmed from an arrest in September at his home in Plymouth, Minnesota.
He began serving his 120-day sentence in June, which means he will be back in time for training camp in a few weeks. Beasley was handed a 12-game suspension, which he returned from, and played only four more games before a hamstring injury ended his season.
Heading to Minnesota in exchange for Beasley is veteran Alec Burks, who cannot be traded until November 15th because he is a recently signed player. November 15th is when that restriction is lifted.
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In addition to Burks, Kevin Knox II, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, is heading to Minnesota. Knox has not found his footing with New York and could use a change of scenery.
The Knicks acquired the first-round pick heading to the Timberwolves in the 2021 NBA Draft when they traded back with the Charlotte Hornets, who acquired the draft rights to Kai Jones.
How does this trade impact both teams? Let’s take an in-depth look, starting with the Knicks.
