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NY Knicks: 3 more contracts NY can trade for to get a draft pick

By Brad Dressler

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 26: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets shoots a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game at Target Center on March 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 107-101. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MARCH 26: John Wall #1 of the Houston Rockets shoots a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game at Target Center on March 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Rockets 107-101. 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 Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Bad Contract NY Knicks can absorb #2 – John Wall

What feels like years ago at this point, I once wrote an article exploring a cute little fantasy idea that I never seriously considered about the Knicks trading for both John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins.

Simply due to their Kentucky ties and being coached by current Knicks’ bench coach, Kenny Payne.

I also thought of the idea of the Knicks starting an entire lineup of former Kentucky Wildcats. moving Quickley and Knox into the starting five.

Dumb idea, forget I ever did that, please.

The concept of bringing in John Wall scares me. While I do love the player he is when healthy, that’s the problem within itself…will he remain healthy?

Reuniting with Kenny Payne would be nice for Wall, as it could spark something within him and the Knicks could find themselves with John Wall of old. Fingers crossed.

He has managed to remain relatively healthy this year so that’s a good look.

Here is the trade:

Houston’s pick could very well end up the first overall pick.

If they’re enamored by Cade Cunningham, as they very well should be, there’s no chance this trade happens.

If they end up with the 2nd or 3rd pick, it’s far more likely any of this could become a reality.

Yes, the Knicks are taking a huge risk in bringing in the oft-injured point guard in Wall.

He does offer a higher ceiling than any of the point guards available in free agency so that’s a plus.

If the Knicks really don’t have any big plans for another few years, absorbing Wall’s massive contract for a super high pick in this year’s draft would be a piece of cake.

Especially if they find a way to keep him healthy, even 85% of what John Wall can be is better than anything they currently have on the roster today.

What’s crazy is that this year’s draft is SO stacked from top to bottom, and Houston has so many picks this year that they could easily package a few of them along with the Knicks’ pick after this trade and get into the top 5 or 7 potentially.

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