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Knicks Trade Rumors: Big Names And Former Knicks Surface As Options

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 22, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (R) and forward Kenneth Faried (L) before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (R) and forward Kenneth Faried (L) before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 12, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) makes a three point shot against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews (23) makes a three point shot against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Wesley Matthews

Position: Shooting Guard
Age: 30 (10/14/1986)
Experience: 8th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .386/.376/.800
2016-17 Season Averages: 35.6 MPG, 15.4 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.4 SPG, 2.9 3PM

The Dallas Mavericks are 11-25 and headed towards the NBA draft lottery. Dallas is traveling down the path towards finding Dirk Nowitzki’s heir apparent, but significant moves could still be made.

During a recent appearance on The Lowe Post, Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN reported that the Mavericks are listening to trade offers for Wesley Matthews.

That doesn’t necessarily guarantee that a trade will be made, but it’s an interesting turn of events.

Matthews is one of the league’s elite 3-point shooters. He’s already made 105 3-point field goals in 36 appearances in 2016-17 and has converted at least 150 in four consecutive seasons, as well as five of the past six campaigns.

By adding Matthews to the roster, they’d bolster the offense with a legitimate sharpshooter who can work off-ball and convert the 3-ball with volume and efficiency.

On the opposite end of the floor, Matthews is a high-quality defensive player. He’s lost a step because of the achilles injury he suffered in 2014-15, but Dallas’ defense is still 2.4 points better per 100 possessions when he’s on the court in 2016-17.

Matthews would be an excellent fit alongside Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick Rose, but he’s due upwards of $36.5 million over the next two seasons.

The risk would outweigh the reward with both Rose and Brandon Jennings approaching free agency and the Knicks needing cap room.

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