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Knicks Trade Rumors: Rounding up the latest buzz as of Jan. 9

By Maxwell Ogden

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 5: Kyle O'Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks jocks for a position against the Miami Heat on January 5, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 5: Kyle O'Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks jocks for a position against the Miami Heat on January 5, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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GREENBURG, NY – JULY 17: New York Knicks team President, Steve Mills and Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks introduce General Manager Scott Perry at a pess conference at the at Knicks Practice Center July 17, 2017 in Greenburg, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)
GREENBURG, NY – JULY 17: New York Knicks team President, Steve Mills and Jeff Hornacek of the New York Knicks introduce General Manager Scott Perry at a pess conference at the at Knicks Practice Center July 17, 2017 in Greenburg, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Rumors: New York Is Considering A Trade To Open A Roster Spot

When Joakim Noah returned from his 20-game PED suspension, the New York Knicks were forced to waive Mindaugas Kuzminskas. New York attempted to trade the Lithuanian forward, but ultimately failed to do so, due in some part to its lack of leverage.

With the signing of Trey Burke looming, the Knicks are attempting to avoid a repeat of history by executing a trade to free up a roster spot. Per Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News:

"…the Knicks would prefer to make a trade to free up a roster spot. They already waived a player on a guaranteed deal (Mindaugas Kuzminskas) to make room for the return of Joakim Noah following a PED suspension."

Learning from past transgressions is a sign of a good front office, and the duo of Scott Perry and Steve Mills are rounding theirs into form.

It’s never easy to lose a player, but if it must be done, then the ideal situation would be to receive value in return for their departure. Thus, while some have speculated that Ramon Sessions could be cut, the Knicks appear more inclined to improve their long-term standing.

Multiple players have been referenced in trade rumors—we’re getting there—but it’s unclear whom New York will include in a deal, if anyone at all.

Due to the Knicks’ longstanding appreciation of the value of the G League, it’s unlikely that the Showcase is sneaking up on the organization. Instead, Perry gauging his players’ market value was likely preparing him for this very moment.

Nothing appears to be imminent, but it adds up that the Knicks would rather execute a trade than cut a player and receive no value in return.

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