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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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May 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Utah Jazz center Boris Diaw (33) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Jazz 115-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Utah Jazz center Boris Diaw (33) shoots the basketball against Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Jazz 115-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have a chance to make two quality selections at the end of the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft. It currently owns the No. 24 and No. 30 overall draft picks, and thus make for an ideal trading partner.

If the Jazz decide to move one of the two draft picks they possess, then the New York Knicks could be in a position to acquire a selection.

Utah is in danger of losing Gordon Hayward to free agency, and could look to bolster its depth at small forward. Lance Thomas would not only fit Quin Snyder’s scheme from a defensive perspective, but has positional versatility.

Thomas can help the Jazz defend small forwards and stretch 4s, and with an established rim protector in Rudy Gobert, his effectiveness would improve.

For New York, moving up to No. 24 or No. 30 overall would enable Phil Jackson to take a chance on a sleeper of a prospect. It would also net Boris Diaw in this scenario, who has a non-guaranteed deal for 2017-18 and a skill set that would perfectly fit the triangle offense.

Whether the Knicks were to keep Diaw on the roster or release him to clear cap space, this deal would work out for both sides.

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The question is: Will the New York Knicks be able to pull off a trade on the night of the 2017 NBA Draft?

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