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New York Knicks: Teams that may be open to trading 2017 NBA Draft pick

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 6, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson watches during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson watches during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 31, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) looks to shoot during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) looks to shoot during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons are currently in possession of the No. 12 overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft. It stands to reason that Stan Van Gundy will put that pick to use, but there’s a chance he could be open to a trade.

As outlined in a previous mock draft, one scenario could include the Knicks acquiring a second first-round draft pick and then packaging it to move up to No. 12.

This is contingent upon the trade outlined on the Portland Trail Blazers slide, but it’s entirely possible. New York could offer a veteran shooting guard in Courtney Lee, a two-way backup big man in Kyle O’Quinn, and the No. 20 pick acquired from Portland.

O’Quinn could provide an ideal balance along the interior, and Lee helped Stan Van Gundy and the Orlando Magic reach the 2009 NBA Finals.

As for New York, netting the No. 12 overall selection would give the team a chance to acquire a second lottery pick. It would also get a well-rounded power forward in Jon Leuer, who can compete on defense and provide versatile contributions on offense.

This would be a complex process, but if the Knicks can make it happen, they could wind up with a full starting backcourt for years to come.

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