This Blazers-Lakers-Knicks Trade Features Damian Lillard

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Would this trade make sense for the New York Knicks?

It has been a struggle for the New York Knicks to find an answer at the point guard position. Well, lots of things have been a struggle for them, and for Russell Westbrook for that matter, thoughout the 2021-22 season.

There is a clear need for Westbrook to find a fresh start elsewhere given he is not going to be a fit next to LeBron James. Unless the Los Angeles Lakers look to trade James, moving on from Westbrook is essential. Could this present an opportunity for the Knicks?

A lot of this move for the Knicks would be about taking on an expiring deal that helps to clear out the long-term commitments to players like Evan Fournier and Nerlens Noel—opening up a massive amount of salary cap space in the future to recruit help for RJ Barrett.

Receiving a 2027 first-round pick would be an intriguing option for the Knicks to add yet another asset to use in the future as they build around Barrett.

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If Russell Westbrook were to end up having a bounce-back season, the New York Knicks could look to re-sign and they’d have a solid option at point guard over the next few seasons.

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Grant Afseth

Grant Afseth is an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network and Dallas Mavericks reporter for DallasBasketball.com. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter (@grantafseth), Facebook (@grantgafseth), and YouTube (@grantafseth).

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