The New York Knicks could not have been satisfied with their performance in 2021-22. After making the playoffs the year prior, they didn’t even punch a ticket to the NBA play-in tournament.

It’s hard to determine where this team goes from here. They could determine that Julius Randle’s incredible decline in three-point accuracy is an aberration. If that’s their belief, they could justify running back this core and hoping for better luck in 2022-23. On the other hand, they could also rationalize making major changes.

For example, a major change like acquiring Zion Williamson.

It won’t be easy. The New Orleans Pelicans have no real incentive to trade their recent number one pick unless he specifically asks them to. On the other hand, they did just enjoy a successful 2021-22 season that saw them land the eighth seed in his absence.

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If the frequent rumors of his discontent in the Big Easy hold any truth, this team could justify moving on unexpectedly.

In the event that they’re interested in doing so, here are two trades that send Zion Williamson to the New York Knicks.