The rumor mill is running rampant in the NBA, but what does that mean for the New York Knicks? Surprisingly, there are a number of big names available.
At this point in the season, it’s expected that journeymen and disgruntled non-stars will surface on the rumor mill. The occasional star may be referenced, but that’s a rare development at such an early point of the season.
Mere days removed from December 15 opening the floodgates for trades, a surprising number of big names are beginning to be referenced in trade rumors around the NBA.
The New York Knicks aren’t at a point where a trade is imminent, nor are they at the point where a trade is being considered. Jeff Hornacek and Co. are just now beginning to build a team identity and shouldn’t abandon that process.
Knowing the players who are available and the potential cost for them is a key to building long-term, however, and the Knicks appear to have a number of intriguing opportunities.
In some cases, the Knicks could address a flaw by trading for a player who perfectly fits what they need. In others, New York should pass on the possibility of adding a dynamic talent who simply wouldn’t be worth the cost.
The question is: what trade rumors are taking the NBA storm and why should the Knicks care?