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New York Knicks: Pros and cons of trading for Victor Oladipo

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 21: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2020 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 21: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 21, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

The Indiana Pacers may not be able to re-sign Victor Oladipo in 2021. As such, the question beckons: Should the New York Knicks pursue a trade for the All-Star?

The New York Knicks reportedly believe the front office has accumulated enough assets to trade for a star. That’s a bold proclamation, but general manager Scott Perry has accumulated multiple first-round draft picks, while retaining his own and building a roster with up-and-coming talent.

The options for the Knicks to consider include a number of multi-time All-Stars, but there may be a new name to add to the list: Victor Oladipo.

Oladipo, 27, has established himself as one of the premier shooting guards in the NBA today. He was an All-Star in both 2017-18 and 2018-19, helping the Indiana Pacers push LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to seven games during the former season.

According to Ian Begley of SNY, Oladipo and the Pacers discussed a contract extension that didn’t seem to gain much traction.

"Per SNY sources, at one point in the extension talk between the club and Oladipo, the idea of a four-year extension for around $80 million was broached. Discussions about an extension didn’t progress much from there, sources said."

As such, the possibility has presented itself for teams to test the waters on a trade for a player who was on his way towards superstardom as recently as 2018-19.

There isn’t a direct link between the Knicks and Pacers, beyond the bitter rivalry that could prevent a trade from happening. In saying that, Indiana will need to determine how much it’s willing to invest in the mere possibility that Oladipo is going to re-sign in 2021.

If it comes to pass that the Indiana Pacers are willing to part with their franchise player, then the New York Knicks could be a prime candidate to take him off their hands.

The question is: Should the Knicks try to do it?

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