Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Evan Fourier, 2024 Second-Round Pick (MIA via NYK), 2025 Second-Round Pick (DET via NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G/F Malik Beasley
To some, this deal will seem backward.
After all, the Knicks are only 9-11 to begin the year. They do not have the appearance of a contender. Why are they making a win-now deal?
In fact, if either of these teams were to do so, shouldn’t it be the Utah Jazz? Sure, they’ve cooled off lately. This deal is still 12-11.
Why should they downgrade their rotation for a couple of second-round picks?
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Keep an open mind. Teams do trades with all sorts of motivations. Neither of these clubs are strictly thinking about 2022-23 with this deal.
What would the Knicks have in mind?