Knicks Trade Rumors: Pros And Cons Of Trading For Kevin Love

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Jan 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) celebrates after a dunk against the Charlotte Hornets with New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Con: Adding A Player At A Strong Position

The New York Knicks have two legitimate building blocks in Kristaps Porzingis and Willy Hernangomez. Porzingis is a rising star at power forward who can flex to the 5, and Hernangomez is a force at center who plays a versatile game.

Thus, one can’t help but question why the Knicks would add a power forward to the mix if the goal is to build for the future.

Hernangomez’s recent emergence as a long-term building block has complicated a potential trade for Love. It’s not a reason to completely ignore the possibility of a move, but Hernangomez is earning more minutes every time he steps on the floor.

Over the course of his past 11 appearances, Hernangomez has averaged 10.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.6 offensive rebounds, and 1.7 assists in just 21.6 minutes per game.

Porzingis, meanwhile, is averaging 18.4 points per game in his second NBA season.

Hernangomez and Porzingis could end up being the interior duo that leads New York into the future. They’re close friends who have previous experience playing together as members of Baloncesto Sevilla of Spain’s vaunted Liga ACB.

Hernangomez could step in as the backup center behind Love and Porzingis, but the Knicks are already developing a strong interior for years to come. Why complicate the process?

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