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Pass or pursue: 10 rumored Knicks 2022 trade targets

By Nathan Smith

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 07: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in action during the first half of a game against the New York Knicks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 07, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 07: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz in action during the first half of a game against the New York Knicks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 07, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, New Orleans Pelicans, Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans. (Photo by Stephen Lew/USA TODAY Sports) – New York Knicks /

9: Zion Williamson

Now, this is the big one. Zion Williamson has been linked to the Knicks since he was drafted, and his best friend, Barrett was drafted by New York.

When the third member of the famous Duke trio was traded to the Knicks, it almost made this inevitable, and after New Orleans’ competitive run in the playoffs, it makes even more sense.

Williamson is seemingly unhappy, and the Pelicans aren’t even using him for advertising in 2023, and while that’s not the be-all, end-all, it’s not a great sign.

New York may have to surrender more than it’d like in this deal, but if the Knicks could reunite the Duke trio, along with some good veterans, that could be a winning basketball team.

Everyone in the NBA knows this is a possibility, or at least somewhat desired from each party, and while adding a big name with such dominant physical traits would be ideal for New York, it may not be possible this offseason.

Pass or pursue: This is one the Knicks should definitely pursue, and while it’s not likely this summer, in the future, it seems almost inevitable that Williamson will end up in the Big Apple.

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