New York Knicks: Why Detroit’s Jerami Grant is the perfect trade target

New York Knicks: What would it cost?

This is perhaps the most important question from a Knicks’ perspective. While Grant has yet to crack the All-Star ranks, he is clearly a valuable asset who happens to be in the prime of his career. Detroit would be foolish to part with him for pennies on the dollar.

So what would a trade cost? Recent reports have emerged that the Boston Celtics recently offered much as two first-round picks for Grant. The offer was declined without fanfare.

While multiple first-round selections are a good starting point, an already good C’s roster would likely leave Detroit with very late picks. Especially considering the boost Grant would provide.

New York is in a position to offer a reasonable package. Offering the Pistons their choice of Obi Toppin or Kevin Knox is a good starting point. Both players are better prospects than the Celtics late-first rounders.

Another top asset would also need to be included. Perhaps the player who remains between Toppin and Knox? Or maybe the Knicks could offer a first-round pick of their own? Should New York really want to land their guy, a player like Mitchell Robinson would certainly be a game-changer. Although this only makes sense if New York’s coaches and trainers have concerns about his long-term ability to stay healthy.

Ultimately, I would bring the following offer to the negotiating table:

While the loss of Toppin and Knox stings, the deal would allow New York to add a legitimate star without sacrificing any notable draft capital. Burks would need to be added to make the money work out.

Detroit would land two young prospects to build around Cunningham, while New York added a difference-making defender to help them stack up against the Eastern Conference elite. It feels like a win-win.

As a bonus, the Knicks also retain chips like Robinson and Immanuel Quickley. This, in combination with their full slew of picks, would still allow New York to enter trade conversations for future stars as they become available.

The Knicks’ front office would be wise to field a phone call to Pistons’ Troy Weaver and make this compelling offer today!

How do you feel about adding Jerami Grant to the Knicks’ roster? And what do you think the price tag should look like?