Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
This deal will not change the Knicks’ fortunes much at all. This is not a headline-grabbing blockbuster.
In all honesty, this is about getting something for nothing. Reddish has fallen out of New York’s rotation anyway. Furthermore, that’s done nothing for Reddish’s trade value.
The Knicks shouldn’t expect a massive haul for him. A smart veteran who can provide some veteran mentorship for this young roster may be the best they can do. If so, Oladipo is a good choice.
It doesn’t hurt that he can still play. After all, the Knicks are trying to become a desirable destination for star players in the future.
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Oladipo won’t vaunt them into title contention, but he should be an immediate upgrade over Reddish.
With that in mind, a question emerges – why would the win-now Heat make this deal?