Knicks Trade Rumors: Pros, Cons Of Pursuing Kyle Korver

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Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) shows emotion against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-112 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly open to trading sharpshooter Kyle Korver. Should the New York Knicks make a run at the former All-Star?

The New York Knicks are in the midst of the worst losing streak of the 2016-17 NBA regular season. Despite entering Christmas Day at 16-13, the Knicks are 16-19, and losers of six consecutive games.

As the Knicks look to solidify the roster and save what’s becoming a lost season, it’s only fair to evaluate trade options.

New York has the offensive firepower and defensive talent to be one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, talent and execution are two entirely different matters, and the Knicks haven’t executed.

As the Knicks survey the trade market, one of the players worth considering is veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver. Per Brian Windhorst and Marc Stein of ESPN:

"S‎ources told ESPN.com that the Hawks, fearful of losing Millsap in free agency without compensation in the summer, are not openly shopping him but are taking calls on the 31-year-old and other pending free agents, notably sharpshooter Kyle Korver and swingman Thabo Sefolosha."

The question is: should the Knicks actually pursue Korver in a trade?

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