New York Knicks Receive: C Deandre Ayton
Phoenix Suns Receive: C Mitchell Robinson, F Obi Toppin, G Alec Burks, 2022 First Round Pick, 2023 First Round Pick (via DAL)
Deandre Ayton would be an immediate upgrade for the New York Knicks at the center position. Mitchell Robinson has struggled to stay on the floor and has a limited offensive game.
Ayton would be the centerpiece of this deal going back to the Big Apple to improve the frontcourt right away.
Robinson would have to leave the return as the Phoenix Suns need a replacement big man. They would also get Obi Toppin, who was a first-round pick of the Knicks last year, and Alec Burks.
New York will be able to throw in some draft capital since they still have a pick from the Dallas Mavericks upcoming in the 2023 NBA Draft.
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As long as the Knicks would be content with giving Ayton the contract he seeks, New York would be adding a new long-term member to the team’s core to build around. Meanwhile, Phoenix would add cheaper role players.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Deandre Ayton would impact both the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns.
