Knicks Trade For Blazers’ Damian Lillard In Bold Scenario

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Why The New York Knicks Do The Deal

There’s an irony here. We’ve got Damian Lillard moving away from a point guard – to join a team with another point guard. Only, this situation is substantially different. Jalen Brunson is a veteran and a proven NBA contributor. Lillard won’t be waiting for him to develop. Brunson has already arrived.

Again, the two should be able to co-exist as well. As two small guards, they may struggle defensively, but offensively, this works. Both Lillard and Brunson can shoot both off of the catch and the dribble.

Luckily, the Knicks are anchored by one of the best defensive big men in the NBA. Mitchell Robinson can cover for plenty of the backcourt’s shortcomings. All told, this deal makes the Knicks much more talented.

It’s difficult to look past the Knicks’ shortcomings in their series against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals and not wonder what could have been different had Brunson been able to get more help from either Julius Randle or RJ Barrett.

NBA TRADES, NEWS & RUMORS: Damian Lillard, New York Knicks & Portland Trail Blazers Updates

Whether Lillard is viewed as the best superstar for the Knicks to pursue or not, there is a real case to be made for making a deal. They have the assets necessary to put together an intriguing offer, too.

What does it do for Portland?

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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