The Knicks would be better off pursuing a deal with Sacramento for the No. 4 pick and drafting Jaden Ivey, rather than trying to make a blockbuster deal for Donovan Mitchell, Bryan Fonseca of the Basketball News argues. They could dangle their lottery pick, offer an addition first rounder and add in young players if necessary to entice the Kings to make a deal. However, a report suggests the Kings are unlikely to make such a trade.
In contrast, the Knicks would have to give up much of their young talent and/or draft capital to grab the Jazz’s attention, Fonseca contends.
We have more on the Knicks:
- Adonis Arms was among the draft prospects who worked out for the Knicks on Thursday, Ian Begley of SNY.tv tweets. The Texas Tech guard averaged 8.6 PPG, 4.4 RPG and 2.8 APG last season.
- Keeping the Ivey theme going, Begley gets insights from a variety of sources on how the Purdue point guard would fit in with New York’s current roster.
- Kyle Neptune, a former assistant coach and now head coach at Villanova, gives a ringing endorsement for Jalen Brunson if the Mavs free agent lands in New York. “I always bet on Jalen Brunson, so whatever situation he’s put in, I’m going to bet on him,” Neptune told Zach Braziller of the New York Post. “He has the wherewithal, the intelligence, the work ethic, to figure out any situation, period. … He may not be the most flashy guy, but in terms of a guy who is going to get some things done and help your team win and keep your team together, he’s the highest level. He’s a guy that lives it every day.”
According to ny post
Knicks send #11, Toppins and 2 second round picks to Kings for 4
Obi Toppins is overpaid. Kings don’t want him
#11 and 2 Seconds to Kings for #4?
Second round picks have a low value. No number of second round picks would bridge the gap from #11 to #4. The expectation is that #4 gets you an All-Star, #11 gets you a solid starter, and second rounders get you a bench player.
You’re also assuming that teams draft and get it right. Joker was a second rounder, as was Brunson. Ginobli is a member of that club and a hall of famer.
Lol Knicks aren’t going to do any of these things. Mitchell, Brunson and Ivey are all pipe dreams…
Somebody is listening to AL, with the Knicks to #4 talk!
Not sure Brunson or anyone has the “wherwithal” to out-figure an opponent in the Mav’s 5-out offense. GSW looks good using it but Brunson saw it figured out.
Kings gonna need that pick I heard they’re gonna draft Marvin bagley again