Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal
When a player seems to want out of a situation, there’s always a justification for moving them.
Bad energy doesn’t benefit anybody. If Robinson is done with the Knicks, the Knicks ought to be done with Robinson. That’s the starting point here.
It’s not the endpoint. The Knicks can’t give Robinson away. He’s a very good player. Is this a solid return for him?
We think so. Beauchamp has flashed some potential as a rookie. Paired with a distant first-round pick, that’s fair future-focused compensation for Robinson.
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Meanwhile, Portis is a good role player who will help the Knicks immediately. Even if they have to watch Robinson evolve elsewhere.