Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
One thing feels certain: the Knicks won’t be offering Robinson a bigger offensive role any time soon.
With that in mind, it feels like his trade request is a formality. The trade deadline has long passed, so Robinson can’t issue it now. He’s already implied that it’s on the way.
This isn’t exactly a win-now move for New York. At the same time, it doesn’t have to be a rebuilding measure either. In all likelihood, this front office would use these picks to make another trade and upgrade their roster.
Meanwhile, Ball is a gamble. The concerns about his health are substantial – nobody could confidently say that he’ll play meaningful NBA basketball again.
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On the other hand, if he does, he’ll be a great addition to the Knicks. As long as they can find a suitable role for him.