Malcolm Brogdon – Indiana Pacers
Not only do the New York Knicks need more talent on their roster to be a threat in the Eastern Conference, but they desperately need talent in their backcourt.
Derrick Rose is not a long-term option for this team and after the Kemba Walker experiment failed drastically, it is very clear that the Knicks will be targeting a point guard either in trade talks or on the free-agent market.
Malcolm Brogdon is expected to hit the trade market in the offseason with the Pacers acquiring Tyrese Haliburton at the trade deadline, which could lead to a perfect fit in New York.
Brogdon’s two-way nature of play at the point guard position makes him a nice fit in Tom Thibodeau’s system and when healthy, the 29-year-old guard has been an impactful player in Indiana.
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This season, Malcolm Brogdon has averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and has shot 44.8% from the floor in 36 games with the Pacers.
The injury concerns Brogdon has had over the years may deter some Knicks fans from wanting to pursue him, but Malcolm Brogdon is an underrated guard in this league that can contribute on offense at a high level, be a force defensively, and makes those around him better.
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Should the Pacers be a team interested in Julius Randle, the Knicks should obviously want to get Malcolm Brogdon back in return and they could wind up getting a lot more as well.
Buddy Hield is an interesting name that could hit the trade block in the offseason and along with Malcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner is expected to continue drawing trade interest in the offseason.
It is possible that the New York Knicks and Pacers could come together to make a blockbuster trade revolving around Malcolm Brogdon, Myles Turner, and Julius Randle, but there are no early indications that the Pacers are willing to give up either player and/or even pursue Randle.
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Nonetheless, with not many guards being available this upcoming offseason in free agency or on the trade block, Malcolm Brogdon would be a nice fit in New York.
