Knicks Trade Rumors: Pros, Cons Of Pursuing Kyle Korver

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Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) dives for a loose ball in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Philips Arena. The Hornets won 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Con: Defensive Inconsistency

For as intriguing as the addition of Kyle Korver may be, it comes with a massive caveat. Korver is a sensational shooter who has expanded his game by a reasonable measure, but he’s also a wildly erratic defender.

For a New York Knicks team that’s in dire need of improvement on defense, it stands to reason that the trade target should be better on that end.

Thus far in 2016-17, the Hawks are allowing 106.4 points per 100 possessions when Korver is on the court. By comparison, Atlanta is allowing an average of 98.6 points per 100 possessions when Korver is off the court.

Atlanta is 6.8 points per possessions better on defense when Korver is off the court, which is fairly indicative of his value.

For a Knicks team that ranks in the bottom 10 in multiple defensive categories, Korver doesn’t appear to be the fix. It’s not as though he doesn’t try, but he’s quietly 35 years of age and will turn 36 in March.

If the Knicks want to improve on the defensive end of the floor, then adding Korver to the mix wouldn’t be the most wise of decisions.

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