Knicks Would Reportedly Have To Include Kevin Knox In Potential Chris Paul Trade

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 5:28 am

The New York Knicks would have to trade Kevin Knox in a potential deal for Chris Paul, sources told Marc Berman of the New York Post.

The Thunder are said to be looking for a first-round pick and a player still on their rookie contract in exchange for Paul.

The Thunder prefer Knox as the prospect on their rookie deal, according to sources.

The Knicks, who have seven first-round picks over the next four drafts, would rather deal Dennis Smith Jr. or Frank Ntilikina - though the Thunder are not fans of Smith.

The Knicks reportedly prefer trading for Victor Oladipo over Paul.

Via Marc Berman/New York Post

God Squad · Post #2 » by **God Squad** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 6:50 am

Dear Knicks fans. KNOX SUCKS!!!

God Squad · Post #3 » by **God Squad** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 6:51 am

But you're a bad destination for Paul. Terrible actually lol.

the_process · Post #4 » by **the_process** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 11:33 am

Sounds like Knox’s agent trying to build a market for him.

Knickfan1982 · Post #5 » by **Knickfan1982** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 11:34 am

God Squad wrote:Dear Knicks fans. KNOX SUCKS!!!

Dear haters.We know. Tell that to the Thunder who seem to think otherwise. :crazy:

The_Hater · Post #6 » by **The_Hater** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 12:31 pm

Why is Mark Berman pretending that Knox would move the needle in any trade negotiations? Just a really dumb rumor.

IWishIWasHarden · Post #7 » by **IWishIWasHarden** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 12:41 pm

The_Hater wrote:Why is Mark Berman pretending that Knox would move the needle in any trade negotiations? Just a really dumb rumor.

You seem to be somehow misunderstanding the story.

This means the Knicks invariably want Knox off their team.

The_Hater · Post #8 » by **The_Hater** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 12:46 pm

IWishIWasHarden wrote:
The_Hater wrote:Why is Mark Berman pretending that Knox would move the needle in any trade negotiations? Just a really dumb rumor.

You seem to be somehow misunderstanding the story.

This means the Knicks invariably want Knox off their team.

The Thunder prefer Knox as the prospect on their rookie deal, according to sources.

The Knicks, who have seven first-round picks over the next four drafts, would rather deal Dennis Smith Jr. or Frank Ntilikina - though the Thunder are not fans of Smith.

objectivefan · Post #9 » by **objectivefan** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 1:28 pm

Why are the Knicks even entertaining this?

So.. a non-playoff / lottery caliber team is trading for one of the oldest players in the league with one of the highest salaries in the league? also, as part of this trade, you are giving up a young player in the process and maybe even some picks?

This is why some teams stay mediocre and some teams seem to stay on top. Fine Chris Paul helps you win a handful more games @ $45 million per year, but how does this help long term?

Post #10 » by **dougthonus** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 1:39 pm

objectivefan wrote:Why are the Knicks even entertaining this?

So.. a non-playoff / lottery caliber team is trading for one of the oldest players in the league with one of the highest salaries in the league? also, as part of this trade, you are giving up a young player in the process and maybe even some picks?

This is why some teams stay mediocre and some teams seem to stay on top. Fine Chris Paul helps you win a handful more games @ $45 million per year, but how does this help long term?

If the Thunder get a bunch of picks for swapping Paul and Westbrook, then get a bunch more for saving salary on Paul, they'll have just accomplished some amazing GM work. Not sure why the Knicks are looking to do this at all, though sure, who cares about Kevin Knox whom sucks, but if they have to throw in other picks? That's nuts unless its like one pick that projects out to be 20+.

Lockdown504090 · Post #11 » by **Lockdown504090** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 2:04 pm

what if kevin knox isnt trash, and the knicks just cant develop players ..... If the thunder can have dort getting playoff minutes, i see no reason they cant make knox into a rotation player like they have literally done with everyone else theyve drafted sans diallo and ferg.

Zeno · Post #12 » by **Zeno** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 2:10 pm

It isn't that crazy to prefer Knox. He has two more years on his rookie deal and less evidence that he's not good than the other two who will be restricted free agents in 2021. Their preference could be as simple as having two years of developmental runway versus one for the other guys.

_BALLDONTLIE · Post #13 » by **_BALLDONTLIE** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 2:59 pm

God Squad wrote:Dear Knicks fans. KNOX SUCKS!!!

Dear God, if there's one group of people that knows exactly how terrible Knox is, it would be Knicks fans.

Temuhjan · Post #14 » by **Temuhjan** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 3:54 pm

objectivefan wrote:Why are the Knicks even entertaining this?

So.. a non-playoff / lottery caliber team is trading for one of the oldest players in the league with one of the highest salaries in the league? also, as part of this trade, you are giving up a young player in the process and maybe even some picks?

This is why some teams stay mediocre and some teams seem to stay on top. Fine Chris Paul helps you win a handful more games @ $45 million per year, but how does this help long term?

Exactly!

Post #15 » by **moocow007** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 5:04 pm

Just 2 things to say...

1. Why are people listening to Marc Berman? Berman is about as reliable as Miss Cleo (for those that don't know Berman like Knick fans know Berman).
2. The second Knox is traded to Thunder (or anywhere else) he'll become better than he is (admit it).

MrDollarBills · Post #16 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Oct 7, 2020 5:47 pm

Knox is not that good, but if the Knicks don't receive a boatload of assets for taking on that salary, they haven't learned a damn thing.

Post #17 » by **Darthlukey** » Thu Oct 8, 2020 8:03 am

MrDollarBills wrote:Knox is not that good, but if the Knicks don't receive a boatload of assets for taking on that salary, they haven't learned a damn thing.

OkC, at this stage, have made it pretty clear they aren't paying to get rid of him. And that's fair enough, he isnt Kevin love

FreeBoosie · Post #18 » by **FreeBoosie** » Thu Oct 8, 2020 11:54 am

Love how the knicks value and honor their traditions unlike some other fake teams around the league. Even if that tradition is trading for overpaid and passed their prime guards. CP3 should be honored that he will be joining the ranks of other Knicks greats such as, Stevie Franchise, Stephon Starbury, Chauncey Ba-Billups, T-Mac, etc.

nedleeds · Post #19 » by **nedleeds** » Thu Oct 8, 2020 5:03 pm

KNOX CURRENTLY SUCKS BUT I DON'T WANT CHRIS PAUL FOR ANYTHING. Fake news bull sauces have nothing better to do.

br7knicks · Post #20 » by **br7knicks** » Fri Oct 9, 2020 11:49 am

well, according to alex smith, of SNY, and who has clearly never watched a single knicks game, thinks knox can "shoot the three and defend the wing." also has "the potential to be a star."

has alex been fired yet? if not, then that means anyone can be a writer and make **** up

https://sports.yahoo.com/former-suns-gm-ryan-mcdonough-214629043.html