Rating how untouchable these 8 young Knicks players should be in a trade

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Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /

3. Immanuel Quickley – 8/10

Despite a slow shooting start to the 2022-23 season, Immanuel Quickley improved in almost every way during his sophomore campaign. However, the biggest improvement in his game is the one that should make him virtually untouchable; his playmaking.

While some continue to box IQ in as simply a spark plug sixth man, it’s clear that he has grown comfortable in the point guard role, and given how well he compliments Barrett and Obi Toppin, the starting role should be his to lose for 2022-23.

If the Knicks can find themselves an absolute star in a trade, then Quickley might become available, but similar to Barrett, Quickley has improved all areas of his game since reaching the NBA. New York should gamble on his untapped potential.

Some people from outside the Knicks’ bubble often underestimate his value, but IQ is long, an active defender, an ever-improving playmaker, and a great shooter. Most importantly, he’s a confident hard worker, and that’s exactly what this organization needs moving forward.

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