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Knicks Trade Rumors: Rounding up the latest buzz as NBA trade deadline nears

By Maxwell Ogden

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 31: Willy Hernangomez #14 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Boston Celtics on January 31, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 31: Willy Hernangomez #14 of the New York Knicks handles the ball against the Boston Celtics on January 31, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 31: Courtney Lee #5 of the New York Knicks is introduced before the game against the Boston Celtics on January 31, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 31: Courtney Lee #5 of the New York Knicks is introduced before the game against the Boston Celtics on January 31, 2018 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Rumor: Knicks Set High Asking Price For Courtney Lee

One of the few players on the New York Knicks whom fans universally appreciate is shooting guard Courtney Lee. Lee doesn’t do anything spectacular, but he’s a well-rounded two-way player who shows up to work and does his job.

Having earned the reputation of a consistent contributor throughout his 10 NBA seasons, it’s to be expected that Lee is being targeted by contending teams.

Lee is in the midst of a career-year—an astonishing fact considering he’s in his 10th season. He’s setting career-best averages in points, assists, steals, and three-point field goals made, and has been a consummate professional during a second consecutive trying season.

According to Ian Begley of ESPN New York, rival executives are under the impression that trading for Lee would require giving up significant assets.

"Opposing executives have come away with the impression that the Knicks aren’t looking to trade Lee and would do so only if it meant bringing back a significant return."

New York values the presence of veterans in an inexperienced locker room, and Lee is as respected as anyone donning the orange and blue.

Lee is currently averaging 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.6 three-point field goals made per game. He’s doing so on a highly efficient slash line of .456/.426/.929, which has him ranked in the top-15 in both three-point field goal and free throw percentage.

It’s within the realm of possibility that a team will make a compelling offer for Lee, but the odds are in favor of New York retaining his services beyond the trade deadline.

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