Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
This is one of those deals that will actually make more sense if the Knicks do another deal.
Smith may not be a star, but he is a capable backup. Meanwhile, it’s been suggested that Derrick Rose wants out of New York. If that’s true, Smith would likely fill his spot without complaining about minutes.
Still, that’s not the main reason for the Knicks to do this deal. Reddish has a contract extension coming up this summer. It’s hard to imagine that the Knicks are interested in giving it to him.
This is about getting some value for Reddish before he walks.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Cam Reddish, New York Knicks & Denver Nuggets Updates
A pair of second-round picks may not seem like much for a player the Knicks moved a first-round pick for. So it goes. The Knicks are taking a loss to avoid taking a bigger loss here.
What are the Nuggets doing?