Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
Knicks fans may not be wildly enthusiastic here, either.
The Knicks were supposed to trade for a star. Beal remains a dynamic scorer, but he’s no longer in debates that involve Mitchell and Devin Booker. He is distinctly in a tier below them.
Of course, that’s why the Knicks aren’t giving up the farm here.
Quickley, two picks, and a swap is a sizeable package, but it’s not the type of return that fetches a true superstar.
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Meanwhile, Beal remains an excellent scorer. This deal doesn’t land the Knicks a top-10 player, but they’ve already been successful without one, and it does make them a lot better.
What does it do for the Wizards?