Knicks Trade : Jose Calderon, Jerian Grant, Cleanthony Early and a Future 2nd Round Pick
Knicks Receive : Rajon Rondo
Kings Trade : Rajon Rondo
Kings Receive : Jerian Grant, Trevor Booker and Cleanthony Early
Jazz Trade : Trevor Booker
Jazz Receive : Jose Calderon and a Future 2nd Round Pick (from the Knicks)
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Why for NY?
While they like what they see so far out of Grant, Phil may feel that adding a player of Rondo's experience and talent level could elevate them to the next level. Porzingis is not the 2 year project people thought he would be and Melo certainly isn't getting any younger. They get to tryout Rondo (who is on a 1yr deal) for the 2nd half of a season in a playoff race with the potential of re-signing him in the offseason (or walking away should things not work out). They also shed Calderon's additional year off his contract (that likely would have been stretched by us anyway).
Why for Sac?
The Kings situation is sketchy at best. Should they implode on or off the court by the deadline, Rondo on a 1yr deal could become a likely candidate to be dealt. Bringing in Grant gives them a young asset that is cost-controlled and can help them in the event of another re-shaping / re-build. Booker expires and they can keep him, buy him out, or move him in another smaller deal as he serves as a decent big off the bench. And Cleanthony Early is another talented young swing who the Kings can get a look at up close to see if he fits future plans.
Why for Utah?
As much as Calderon gets crushed for his "swisscheeseD", the Jazz could use an experienced/veteran point to be trusted with the ball and making the right plays. Having Favors and Gobert backing up Calderon in the backcourt alleviates some of those defensive concerns. Offensively, he fits their system like a glove. Low usage, allowing Heyward to be featured with the ball in his hands, spacing the defense. He may not be the best point guard on the market, but he's certainly one of the most obtainable and on the cheap. They get a 2nd Round pick for taking on the salary, and could stretch him in the offseason should they decide to move on.
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What do you guys think?