According to NBA insider Ian Begley of SNY, the New York Knicks want to acquire Alec Burks from the Detroit Pistons.
Burks played for the Knicks from 2020-21 to 2021-22.
“Alec Burks is still on New York’s radar at the moment,” Begley wrote. “The Knicks can offer Detroit draft compensation and a package of players to get Burks. There is an element of familiarity here because Burks played — and played well — for Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks in 2020-21. I would expect New York and Detroit to remain engaged on Burks as we get closer to Thursday at 3 p.m.”
Burks is averaging 12.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists this season while shooting 38.8% from the field, 39.2% from beyond the arc and 89.8% from the free-throw line. He’s making $10.5 million in the final year of his contract.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Alec Burks, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons Updates
The Pistons have the worst record in the NBA at 6-43. Meanwhile, the Knicks are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings with a strong record of 33-18.
The Knicks are open to trading Evan Fournier and Quentin Grimes, sources told NBA Analysis Network. It will be fascinating to see if Leon Rose finds a way to acquire Burks.
The 32-year-old Burks has career averages of 10.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists with the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Knicks and Pistons. He’s appeared in 22 playoff games with the Jazz, Sixers and Knicks, averaging 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Alec Burks, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons Updates
New York already made one trade this season, sending RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn.
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