Multiple teams reached out to the Knicks about possible Kristaps Porzingis trades after it was reported that the Latvian big man skipped his exit meeting with the franchise, Ian Begley of ESPN reports. The 21-year-old has been displeased with New York’s inability to field a winner during his first two years in the league.
Though there’s no indication that any specific deals surfaced as a result of the conversations, the fact that teams could be attempting to establish parameters with the Knicks is a sign of the sophomore’s value around the league and how serious his expression of frustration was interpreted to be.
Through two years with the underachieving club, Porzingis has shown a unique combination of skill and length. This year, the sharp-shooting 7’3″ forward improved upon an impressive rookie season with averages of 18.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game. In Year 3, Porzingis is slotted to make $4.5MM before a fourth and final year with a team option worth $5.7MM.
Begley reports that Porzingis hasn’t been in touch with the franchise since his decision to forego the meeting, quickly leaving for Latvia with plans to play for their national team in the European Championship over the summer.
Per Begley, Porzingis has said on multiple occasions that he would prefer to remain in New York, but sources say that the forward has grown frustrated with the drama and dysfunction surrounding the team.
Boston for the first overall and add in one from Smart, Rosier, and Bradley and one from the group of Crowder, Johnson, Olynic. That should get the talks moving. If u can keep Jaylon Brown and add Porzingis that’s a solid young 2 to add to Thomas and Horford
They won’t trade him
The pick, Smart, Rozier and Olynyk would get the talks started I would imagine.
The first overall pick and three rotation players for Porzingis? Lol
Porzingod is kind of a unicorn.
The media is fully overblowing this situation here. He’s even stated he wants to stay in New York of course any player dosent enjoy being on a losing team.
I read something about Charlotte trying to put a package together of Batum or Marvin Williams with Jeremy Lamb, Kaminsky and 1 or 2 picks for KP and Courtney Lee
You can hear all you want he’s not going anywhere
If Boston wants kp then both of the nets 1st rd picks 17 & 18 with smart, Bradley, rozier and olynyk. And they get kp, Noah, and a 2nd rd pick this year.
You’re out of your mind. So a POSSIBLE all-star who likely has durability issues gets you two first overall picks, a first team defense guard, a future first team defense guard, a player who’s breaking out in the playoffs and a rotation big? Not to mention a salary cap dump in Noah? lol.