New York Knicks Land Deandre Ayton
Phoenix Suns Receive: C Mitchell Robinson, G/F Evan Fournier
New York Knicks Receive: C Deandre Ayton
Consider this a marriage of convenience. Mitchell Robinson seems unhappy in New York. Deandre Ayton looks dissatisfied with the Phoenix Suns. This deal has the two sides swapping disgruntled big men.
Meanwhile, the Suns are desperate for depth, too. Fournier’s days as a high-impact player are likely behind him.
Still, he should be able to find some run on this top-heavy Suns team. As for the New York Knicks, they’re taking a risk. Ayton has flashed more offensive upside than Robinson.
If his listless play mostly owes to unhappiness with the Suns, he could be an upgrade over Robinson next season.
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In that event, things could get simpler for the Knicks next season.