4. Damian Lillard to New York Knicks

The point guard position has been an issue for the New York Knicks for a long time. They haven’t had the same player start on opening night at the position since Chris Duhon back in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons.

It feels as if the point guard has been a position of need since Walt Frazier was patrolling the backcourt with Earl Monroe. Finding a long-term option is something they need to do and swinging for the fences for a player such as Damian Lillard is something that would create a lot of buzz.

Lillard is one of the biggest stars in the NBA but is sometimes overlooked playing in the greater northwest.

Going from Portland to New York City would be a huge boost for his profile. Imagine the regard he would be held in if he helped the Knicks win a playoff series? Look at what just qualifying for the playoffs did for Julius Randle.

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Acquiring him would be expensive, as the Portland Trail Blazers would be admitting they are heading into a rebuild dealing their franchise icon. They have not made him available and he has not requested a trade, but that could change depending on how takes over their front office.

If Lillard is put on the block, the Knicks will be near the front of the line for him and ready to make an aggressive offer.