New York Knicks Receive: G Dejounte Murray
San Antonio Spurs Receive: G Kemba Walker, F Obi Toppin, 2023 First-Round Pick (via DAL), 2022 Second-Round Pick (via CHA)
The New York Knicks are struggling to get the job defensively to start the season. Putting up points in bunches and efficiently has not been an issue, however.
There is some thought that improving the talent defensively at the point guard position could go a long way in helping the Knicks to handle point of attack execution.
Kemba Walker has been a defensive liability and while he can put up big scoring totals on some nights, the consistency hasn’t been there to justify overlooking his lack of defensive impact.
The San Antonio Spurs, on the other hand, have struggled to begin the season and it doesn’t appear as though they will be in a position to compete at a high level.
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Moving on from non-franchise-cornerstone talents is an option the Spurs should consider. Of course, landing Walker is not a helpful move on the surface, but his short-term contract would help to shed salary while also landing a few draft picks.
How does this hypothetical trade impact both teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the New York Knicks.
