Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
For the Knicks, this is definitely not about getting Davis Bertans.
Frankly, it’s about landing their Doncic. As constructed, the Knicks don’t need a secondary ball-handler like Rose – they’re still looking for their primary offensive option.
Realistically, their best chance at landing one could come in the 2023 NBA draft. After all, this class figures to be historic. Meanwhile, the mediocre Knicks should be in a position to capitalize on it. In other words, this is a tank job.
Moreover, the Knicks should be happy to add some draft capital to their impressive collection. Hypothetically, the Knicks could draft a franchise player next summer, and trade for his sidekick using their future assets. Suddenly, this team is in an inevitable position.
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As constructed, they don’t have a hero worth acquiring a sidekick for.