Knicks draft trade options

After a fourth straight season of missing the playoffs, the Knicks find themselves at a crossroads. Are they rebuilding or a win-now team? After drafting the Latvian star Kristaps Porzingis with the 4th pick in the NBA Draft, the Knicks have found themselves a budding star who they can build around.

However, under the regime of Phil Jackson , the Knicks invested a large amount of cap space towards players who are in the stages of their career where they are competing for a championship. Holding the 8th pick in the upcoming draft, the Knicks are in prime position to land a guard who can share the spotlight with Porzingis.

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The Knicks must negotiate with a team like the Celtics. With up and coming players such as Marcus Smart , Terry Rozier , and an established wing in Jae Crowder , the Knicks should pull the trigger and build around their draft pick and Porzingis.

After addressing the most pressing need of trading Carmelo Anthony, Phil Jackson must stay patient in free agency. It is a common trend for the Knicks to overpay for a free agent in order to push towards a winning season.

Re-signing Ron Baker and Justin Holiday is a must. Maintaining players who can play defense and have a team mindset is how the Knicks are going to establish a winning culture. For example, look at the Spurs.

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They lead the NBA in defensive efficiency. Not including Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks have eight players under contract. Without enough cap room to sign a free agent to a max deal, Jrue Holiday becomes an intriguing option.

A borderline star coming off a point, seven-assist per game season, Holiday fits the triangle offense, shooting Phil Jackson must remain patient and facilitate deals for young players. All Draft Cavaliers Warriors ClutchFeed Editorials NBA NFL. Draft Cavaliers Warriors ClutchFeed.

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