Knicks are shopping KAT - Should the Raps pursue?

Pointgod · Post #21 » by **Pointgod** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 1:24 pm

KAT is still 20,10,3. Knicks aren’t going to trade him for a step back. They’re a finals contender with him this year at least

Raptorfan2012 · Post #22 » by **Raptorfan2012** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 1:34 pm

We don’t have the pieces the Knicks want unless you want to give up Scottie and CMB. This is not a buy low candidate since Towns can still produce.

Post #23 » by **CPT** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:17 pm

I would think they’d be looking to
upgrade, but I’m not sure any of the teams mentioned have a player currently as good as KAT.

Is it a depth move? Financial?

If so, we may be able to compete with the teams mentioned. I’m not the biggest fan of KAT, but he is way better than any of the other names floating around (I do not consider “healthy AD” to be a real person).

While there’s no indication that this is being discussed, I’d probably consider a trade built around BI to be a pretty successful recuperation of his value.

YogurtProducer · Post #24 » by **YogurtProducer** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:21 pm

I don't think I wanna pay KAT $53M a year.

But KAT is a perfect 5 next to a Barnes 4

Post #25 » by **Duffman100** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:23 pm

Kat is not a winner, cmon. They're trying to trade him for a reason.

Troubadour · Post #26 » by **Troubadour** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:27 pm

The shooting threat would be helpful despite this half-season sample being a little concerning on that front. Pretty skilled too.

bboyskinnylegs · Post #27 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:42 pm

I really don't like KAT. I think it's very difficult to build a team that can contend with him being such a liability at a position where it has a magnified effect. That said, I guess if we're literally turning our worst contracts into him, sure.

StopitLeo · Post #28 » by **StopitLeo** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 2:59 pm

Gross, no.

Top10alltime · Post #29 » by **Top10alltime** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:07 pm

Knicks aren't gonna do this, Rather have MPJ tbh

kalel123 · Post #30 » by **kalel123** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:11 pm

Kinda split on the guy. I mean, he's what we need offensively from a big man but he doesn't play defense. And asking price is going to be higher than those buy low candidates that we've been linked to. Would not want to attach multiple future picks for this guy. In this day and age, that should be limited to superstars or an all-in-last-piece move and his acquisition would accomplish neither.

Post #31 » by **Duffman100** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:15 pm

kalel123 wrote:Kinda split on the guy. I mean, he's what we need offensively from a big man but he doesn't play defense. And asking price is going to be higher than those buy low candidates that we've been linked to. Would not want to attach multiple future picks for this guy. In this day and age, that should be limited to superstars or an all-in-last-piece move and his acquisition would accomplish neither.

I think it's a huge red flag that the Knicks (generally viewed as a contender) are looking to trade him.

Son Goku 25 · Post #32 » by **Son Goku 25** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:18 pm

I always thought he could be the Porzingus for another team like the Knicks similar to celtics. Surprised they wanna trade him, guess they really need defense in their front court.

I'd love to get him on our team cuz he fits a need and fits better, I think we'd be contenders with him easily.

Let's go get him and Jrue Holiday

Brinbe · Post #33 » by **Brinbe** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:18 pm

KAT would be a great addition. People are dumb and have short-term memories.

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the issue in new york is mike brown. he's pretty much lost that team already. and didn't stick up for his player when draymond was being a goon to kat.

Duffman100 wrote:
kalel123 wrote:Kinda split on the guy. I mean, he's what we need offensively from a big man but he doesn't play defense. And asking price is going to be higher than those buy low candidates that we've been linked to. Would not want to attach multiple future picks for this guy. In this day and age, that should be limited to superstars or an all-in-last-piece move and his acquisition would accomplish neither.

I think it's a huge red flag that the Knicks (generally viewed as a contender) are looking to trade him.

how would you think the team would react if darko did this???

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Post #34 » by **Duffman100** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 3:23 pm

Brinbe wrote:KAT would be a great addition. People are dumb and have short-term memories.

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the issue in new york is mike brown. he's pretty much lost that team already. and didn't stick up for his player when draymond was being a goon to kat.

Duffman100 wrote:
kalel123 wrote:Kinda split on the guy. I mean, he's what we need offensively from a big man but he doesn't play defense. And asking price is going to be higher than those buy low candidates that we've been linked to. Would not want to attach multiple future picks for this guy. In this day and age, that should be limited to superstars or an all-in-last-piece move and his acquisition would accomplish neither.

I think it's a huge red flag that the Knicks (generally viewed as a contender) are looking to trade him.

how would you think the team would react if darko did this???

Watch on YouTube

Yikes.

But there can also be two issues at the same time. One of the last games, KAT lay on the ground for entire defensive possesion, didn't get back, even when the ball was tapped out to half court, didn't get back... and ambled back into play and gave up an open 3.

KAT doesn't win games when it matters.

ItsDanger · Post #35 » by **ItsDanger** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:16 pm

Post #36 » by **Cyrus** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:21 pm

Trade RJ and IQ for Kat would be hilarious.

WWSRD · Post #37 » by **WWSRD** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:44 pm

Maybe the Raptors should try some reasonable, cap conscious roster building for once.

sidsid · Post #38 » by **sidsid** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 5:08 pm

Duffman100 wrote:
kalel123 wrote:Kinda split on the guy. I mean, he's what we need offensively from a big man but he doesn't play defense. And asking price is going to be higher than those buy low candidates that we've been linked to. Would not want to attach multiple future picks for this guy. In this day and age, that should be limited to superstars or an all-in-last-piece move and his acquisition would accomplish neither.

I think it's a huge red flag that the Knicks (generally viewed as a contender) are looking to trade him.

The idea that he's not "buy low" is quite suspect.

We actually have a trade to compare it to. He was traded after likely his most successful season in the playoffs with a genuine great performance against Jokic. That netted a talented, but locker room cancer threat in Randle and a solid Nova guy with a middling future 1st.

Now he's older and his last playoff stint ended in an embarrassing defensive flameout confirming what the haters thought.

It's not that far out from our RJ/Jak plus a good pick/swap, even if you need a 3rd team for RJ.

dTox · Post #39 » by **dTox** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 5:56 pm

sidsid wrote:
Duffman100 wrote:
kalel123 wrote:Kinda split on the guy. I mean, he's what we need offensively from a big man but he doesn't play defense. And asking price is going to be higher than those buy low candidates that we've been linked to. Would not want to attach multiple future picks for this guy. In this day and age, that should be limited to superstars or an all-in-last-piece move and his acquisition would accomplish neither.

I think it's a huge red flag that the Knicks (generally viewed as a contender) are looking to trade him.

The idea that he's not "buy low" is quite suspect.

We actually have a trade to compare it to. He was traded after likely his most successful season in the playoffs with a genuine great performance against Jokic. That netted a talented, but locker room cancer threat in Randle and a solid Nova guy with a middling future 1st.

Now he's older and his last playoff stint ended in an embarrassing defensive flameout confirming what the haters thought.

It's not that far out from our RJ/Jak plus a good pick/swap, even if you need a 3rd team for RJ.

Randle is not a locker room cancer, where is this coming from? He might have been unhappy in certain times but he literally led that franchise turnaround, even before Brunson was signed. The Knicks were in turmoil and a laughing stock for many years (remember the Phil Jackson era?) until Randle came in and made a positive change to that org, and suddenly, they started winning again. He's also beloved with the Wolves now, and is outplaying KAT this year. Randle is good for the culture, certainly more than Kat. Ask the wolves fans

Grew · Post #40 » by **Grew** » Tue Jan 20, 2026 5:58 pm

I mean if you can get him for IQ and Jak... You can't really pass that up right? I have no clue why they would make that deal though.

Might as well have them throw in Kolek, so we have a backup PG. I just don't really see why they would want anyone on this team outside of Scottie as a centerpiece in the deal.