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Knicks Trade Rumors: Monitoring Trade Activity Around The NBA

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 4, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) drives past New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas (42) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) drives past New York Knicks forward Lance Thomas (42) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut (6) warms up before the game against the LA Clippers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Andrew Bogut (6) warms up before the game against the LA Clippers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Andrew Bogut, Dallas Mavericks

Position: Center
Age: 32 (11/28/1984)
Experience: 12th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .475/.000/.273
2016-17 Season Averages: 25.0 MPG, 3.8 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 2.6 ORPG, 2.2 APG, 0.9 BPG

Andrew Bogut is unlikely to be on the radar for team president Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks. His expiring contract is undeniably appealing, but the Knicks have multiple centers locked up with long-term contracts.

The reason New York should keep an eye on Bogut, however, is the reported interest that the Boston Celtics have in acquiring his services.

If Boston were to acquire Bogut, it’d improve both its offensive efficiency and defensive proficiency. Bogut is an outstanding passer who can feed players in transition, set up shop in the high post and create for others, and dominate the boards.

According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, that doesn’t mean the 5-17 Dallas Mavericks will keep him around if they aren’t winning.

"Sources tell ESPN that Mavs have no immediate intention to shop C Andrew Bogut, as their focus for now is trying to salvage their season. However, Mavs management recognizes that Bogut has significant value in the trade market as a proven championship-caliber complementary piece in a contract year and could become motivated to move him if and when it becomes clear that the Mavs have no hope of making the playoffs this season."

At 5-17, that time could be coming in the near future.

If Bogut were traded to an Atlantic Division team, the Knicks would be forced to gameplan for him on a relatively consistent basis. Attacking the rim would become far more difficult and Bogut’s offensive presence would help halfcourt-based teams.

Bogut likely won’t be traded in December due to his current injury, but his expiring contract is a prime candidate to be moved—and the Knicks should care where he ends up.

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