Potential lottery pick Kevin Knox worked out for the Magic today and confirmed that Orlando isn’t the only Eastern lottery team he’s auditioning for in the weeks leading up to the draft. According to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link), Knox worked out last week for the Cavaliers, and will visit the Knicks over the weekend. He’ll also earn a look from the Bulls next Tuesday.
The four teams working out Knox have picks ranging from Nos. 6 to 9, which is probably the high end of the former Kentucky Wildcat’s range. Knox ranks 15th on Jonathan Givony’s big board at ESPN.com, and while he has boosted his stock leading up to the draft, he isn’t a lock to be drafted in the lottery.
Knox could eventually add more workouts to his pre-draft schedule, but if he doesn’t, interested teams will get an opportunity to see him at his upcoming pro day, which is expected take place prior to his Knicks workout, per Robbins. The Hornets, who hold the No. 11 pick, are among the teams likely to attend that pro day, tweets Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer.
A 6’9″ forward, Knox enjoyed a productive 2017/18 season at Kentucky, averaging 15.6 PPG and 5.4 RPG. His efficiency was somewhat lacking (.445 FG%), but that can be attributed – at least in part – to playing out of position, as Givony notes.
I have the Cavs taking Mikal Bridges and the Knicks going with Knox at that spot, so it doesnt surprise me to hear his name possibly moving up
That means someone better is slipping based on those two players/picks. Why would the Knicks take Knox?
If Porter, Carter, and Mikal Bridges are off the board I still don’t see the Knicks taking Knox. The Cavs need a PG and so do the Magics but if in the event that all the top forwards are gone, then the Knicks should take a PG.
Why do the Magic have a hard on for 6’9″ forwards that can’t shoot.
Good point. Guess the Knicks will be doing that now as well…
Due diligence on the player is what the team should do.
But, in no event, should he be picked at #9. He lacks the full package of perimeter skills needed to play there in the NBA. Undersized 4, with a mediocre shot. They can trade down 10 spots and get his equal (if not him).
Knox doesn’t go higher than 13.
Knox will be a taller Allen Houston coming around screens, but won’t have to cover guatds.
If the Cavs keep LeBron 100% they’ll draft Mikal Bridges, if they’re gonna be losing him like it seems, they should just draft the best player at their spot. Probably like MPJ or Wendall Carter
Either that or they’re trade the pick for Kemba or someone else to have with lebron and love to try another season