New York Knicks Receive: G Jalen Brunson, F Maxi Kleber
Dallas Mavericks Receive: G Kemba Walker, C Mitchell Robinson, G Quentin Grimes, 2022 Second-Round Pick, 2024 Second-Round Pick
This trade would net the New York Knicks the point guard they’ve wanted to so long, while the Dallas Mavericks would make some upgrades around the edges. Both teams would get a bit younger while also adjusting the makeup of their roster.
Jalen Brunson is having a career year this season for the Mavs.
The Villanova product is averaging 15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists while shooting 50.1 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from three-point range.
Kemba Walker hasn’t played great this year in terms of consistency, but his numbers as a whole don’t look too bad. He’s putting up 12.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from deep.
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Mitchell Robinson is averaging 8.3 points and 8.3 rebounds while shooting a ridiculous 78.2 percent from the field. Maxi Kleber is putting up 7.4 points and 5.6 rebounds on 41.9/36.8 shooting splits. Rookie Quentin Grimes is averaging 5.7 points while shooting 40.3 percent from three.
Both teams would shake up their roster in this trade. Why should the Knicks be interested in this sort of deal? Why would the Mavericks? What are the benefits of this trade for both sides? Would this deal ever actually happen?
