Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
We all know the Knicks would love to do this trade.
Seriously. The cat has been out of the bag since the Knicks acquired Donovan Mitchell., This team is looking to move its assets for a star player.
This deal has them finally doing it. Lillard is the type of player you land to make a push toward contention. Moreover, the Knicks know they can succeed with him.
After all, they’ve succeeded with Brunson. These are comparable players – Lillard is simply an upgrade.
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All told, this deal makes the Knicks a dangerous team next season. That’s an outcome they won’t want to delay.