Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
The New York Knicks do this deal because they don’t seem invested in Reddish’s development anyway. He’s not going to grow if he can’t even get on the floor.
Meanwhile, we’re confident Martin would for the Knicks. He’s a solid, low-usage 3-and-D wing. He may not have any star upside, but he’s the type of player that complements players who do.
One could argue that the Knicks should be rebuilding, but they don’t seem intent on doing so. Instead, this team seems intent on growing organically until they’re in the position to land a star. Signing Jalen Brunson is evidence of that approach.
Certainly, there is merit in building that way. The Knicks don’t need to bottom out. A 40-win season in 2022-23 followed by a 45-win season in 2023-24 could be all they need to attract a top-shelf free agent.
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In that event, they’ll be happy to have Martin in tow, no matter what Reddish develops into.
