Knicks Trade Rumors: Pros and cons of pursuing Avery Bradley

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly made veteran shooting guard Avery Bradley available for trade discussions. Should the New York Knicks get involved?

The New York Knicks have made it public knowledge that consistency on defense is a top priority of both the coaching staff and the front office. It’s a commitment to a vision that honors the past and acknowledges what legitimizes every championship contender.

Knowing that the goal is to reemerge as one of the preeminent defensive forces in the NBA, a recent rumor could have a direct impact on the Knicks.

With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, rumors are inevitably surfacing with regularity. Many link the Knicks to trade possibilities, while others simply establish that players whom the organization could covet will be available.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, one of the most revered on-ball defenders in the NBA has hit the open market: Avery Bradley.

"The Detroit Pistons have made starting shooting guard Avery Bradley available in trade talks, league sources told ESPN. So far, Detroit’s asking price for Bradley, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, is significant, league sources said."

If ever there were a trade rumor to explore on the Knicks’ behalf, it’s one that’s centered around one of the most heralded on-ball defenders in the NBA.

Bradley earned the reputation of a lockdown defender during what was a memorable Boston Celtics career, but has struggled with the Detroit Pistons. Injuries have limited both he and his teammates, with Detroit suffering 12 losses over the past 15 games.

The question is: What would the pros and cons be of Scott Perry and the New York Knicks negotiating a trade for Avery Bradley?