RJ Barrett

Of all the players we’ve named so far, Barrett’s would be the most surprising to see in a trade this summer. We still consider him a candidate to move.

After three NBA seasons, it’s unclear what exactly the Knicks have in Barrett. He’s clearly a quality NBA player. Is he a future star, or closer to a complementary piece?

If he’s the former, the Knicks could regret moving him. On the other hand, they can afford to part with him if he’s the latter. The Knicks have no trouble landing quality NBA players. This team needs stars.

Barrett could be a centerpiece in a deal that lands them one. The Knicks also have a deep reserve of draft capital. If, for example, Donovan Mitchell demands a trade, the Knicks may prefer to offer a package built around first-round picks over their recent number-three selection.

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On the other hand, if the Jazz were to insist on his inclusion, don’t be shocked if the Knicks were willing to accommodate that demand.