Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal

Right now, the New York Knicks are in a somewhat weird place. That doesn’t mean they’re in a bad one.

They did fall woefully short of expectations in 2021-22, as did their best player Julius Randle. With that said, supporters of this organization have reason to be optimistic.

Most notably, the Knicks have a treasure trove of draft capital. In fact, they have one of the best collections in the NBA. Furthermore, they have a handful of intriguing young players at their disposal as well.

Whether or not they’re rebuilding is unclear. Signing Jalen Brunson may suggest differently. At the same time, this deal lands them another young player and a pick swap at the cost of a player who plays their new acquisition’s position anyway.

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That sounds like a reasonable trade to us.