NBA Reports: Knicks Have Been Trying To Make A Trade In For A Certain Type Of Star

The New York Knicks have significantly recovered over the previous year following a disastrous 2021–22 NBA season.

The Knicks were considered the favourites to defeat the Miami Heat in the second round, but they were ultimately defeated in six games because they were unable to find any more reliable scorers save Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, and Julius Randle.

NBA Reports: Knicks Have Been Trying To Make A Trade In For A Certain Type Of Star

The Knicks were anticipated to spend this summer attempting to make a significant move because of their obvious need for an elite scorer and their abundance of young players and draft cash.

According to rumors, the Los Angeles Clippers are willing to consider trading one of its two greatest talents, raising the possibility of a Paul George move. The New York Knicks is one of several obvious places for the eight-time All-Star to go.

The Knicks reportedly spoke with the Clippers about the 33-year-old, but it’s unclear whether Los Angeles would be open to trading George.

George had a season-high scoring average of 20.6 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 43.7% from the field. Despite being selected for his sixth All-Star game, he and his star teammate Kawhi Leonard have had trouble staying healthy in Los Angeles.

Despite being an eight-time All-Star, the 6-foot-8 George only has one year of his deal left, with a player option for 2024–25.

The three major decisions they have made so far have been to re-sign Josh Hart, trade away Obi Toppin, and add Donte DiVincenzo.

It turns out that they have been training on more than just those movements.

According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, the Knicks have reached out to many front offices across the league with trade packages centred on their youthful players in an effort to acquire a star still in the prime of their careers.

Only DeMar DeRozan, Zach Lavine, and Pascal Siakam appear to be available this summer if you go through the list of the top 20 scorers in the NBA from last year.

DeRozan is 33 years old, and Julius Randle already holds Siakam’s former position.

Lavine, who is 27 years old, just finished a season in which he averaged 24.8 points a contest. He may be a choice for the Knicks now that the Bulls are out of the running.

Knicks fans are eagerly waiting for the new addition to the team! The hopes are high!

 

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