Utah Jazz Receive: G Derrick Rose, 2023 First-Round Pick (WAS via NYK) 

New York Knicks Receive: G Jordan Clarkson

Of course, teams have options beyond literal team options. Specifically, teams can choose their direction. Some teams are contending, and some teams are rebuilding.

On the other hand, some teams find themselves between those two extremes. The New York Knicks are one such team. There’s a wide age range on this team.

Meanwhile, at 15-13, the Knicks are in the middle of the NBA’s pack. They are in a position to benefit from using an asset to improve their roster.

It doesn’t hurt the Knicks to find a more formidable sixth man to juice their bench unit. Jordan Clarkson is playing at a high level and could be a needed upgrade over Derrick Rose.

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Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz could be described the same way. This team is surprisingly good at 17-14, but they won’t be competing for an NBA title. Why not gain an asset if it’s there?

Should they really switch directions?