New York Knicks Land Gary Trent Jr. In Major Trade Scenario

Gary Trent Jr., Toronto Raptors, NBA
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Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal

On the other hand, there are reasons for the Knicks to decline this deal as well. After all, aren’t they holding onto their draft capital to flip for a star? 

Well, not necessarily. Moving two protected firsts for a young, quality player makes some sense for this organization. 

That holds especially true when considering how much draft capital the Knicks have to spare. 

In fact, New York are one of the most draft-rich teams in the entire NBA. They could make this deal and still have comfortably enough draft capital left to trade for a superstar.

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Meanwhile, adding Trent Jr. should make them more competitive in 2022-23. Which, of course, will make them more appealing to stars in the process. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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