Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
Realistically, the question isn’t whether the New York Knicks ought to give up on Cam Reddish. By all appearances, they already have.
Unlike the Rockets, the Knicks are not a team with clear intention right now. Thibodeau does not seem willing to afford developing players’ patience. The Knicks aren’t routinely winning games, but they still seem to be operating as a win-now franchise.
This deal nets the Knicks a lower usage player in Martin. He may not have Reddish’s upside, but he also may complement the players on this Knicks team more capably. Furthermore, the Knicks could use their newly-acquired first-round pick to do the same.
Sometimes, the relationship between a player and their organization is beyond saving. While it would be premature to say that about Reddish and the Knicks, there do appear to be red flags surrounding the dynamic here.
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If the Knicks decide to cut their losses before it gets worse, this is a good return for the young wing.