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Knicks Trade Rumors: Top 5 Shooting Guards To Consider

By Maxwell Ogden

January 6, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Louis Williams (23) controls the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 6, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Louis Williams (23) controls the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 3, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) celebrates after a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore (23) celebrates after a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Ben McLemore, Sacramento Kings

Age: 24 (2/11/1992)
Experience: Fourth Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .412/.370/.775
2016-17 Season Averages: 18.0 MPG, 6.6 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 1.0 3PM

The Sacramento Kings drafted Ben McLemore at No. 7 overall in the 2013 NBA Draft. In the four years that have followed, the once projected No. 1 overall draft pick has been labeled as a bust due to his subpar play on both ends of the floor.

According to Chris Mannix of The Vertical, the steady stream of underwhelming performances have turned McLemore into a trade piece for the Kings.

"Free agents-to-be Ben McLemore and Darren Collison are available, sources said."

McLemore’s market value is somewhat limited, which is why the New York Knicks should test the waters and reach out to Kings general manager Vlade Divac.

For as inconsistent as he may be, McLemore still has upside worth exploring. He’s 24 years of age, has a 42.0″ max vertical leap, and has already found an employable skill in his 3-point shooting.

McLemore is averaging 1.9 3-point field goals made per 36 minutes in 2016-17 and has improved his 3-point field goal percentage in all four of his NBA seasons.

The optimistic take is that a trade for McLemore would enable Jeff Hornacek to develop a promising young perimeter player. Leaving Sacramento has worked wonders for countless players in the past, and McLemore could be the next in line.

If the Knicks can execute a trade without giving up a first-round draft pick or a core player, then McLemore would be a quality option.

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