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5 teams who could trade for Knicks guard Evan Fournier

By Mat Mlodzinski

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks in action against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2022 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. Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks 125-114. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks in action against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2022 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. Charlotte Hornets defeated the New York Knicks 125-114. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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2. Utah Jazz

I’ll stop what you’re thinking right now – New York will not be landing Donovan Mitchell in a trade package centered around Evan Fournier. However, the recent trade of Rudy Gobert opens up the door for Utah to change its style of play and pick up another 3-point threat.

Last season, the Jazz were middle of the pack in 3-point percentage, but in today’s NBA, you can never go wrong with adding more. Fournier would also give Mitchell another scoring option, which is really what Utah should be the most focused on if they plan on luring him to stick around.

Possible Trade:

Knicks receive: Patrick Beverley, future first-round pick

Jazz receive: Evan Fournier, future second-round pick

Very rarely do you see player-for-player straight-up trades in the NBA anymore, but this is one of the few times it could help out both teams.

As mentioned before, Fournier would give Mitchell another solid scoring option who can create his own shot.

Beverley would fit like a glove in Tom Thibodeau’s defensive-minded system on New York’s side. He brings a certain type of grit that can’t be matched and would be adopted by Knicks nation.

The pick swaps would likely go in New York’s favor, as Fournier has a better all-around game, but Beverley’s biggest asset could be worth trading for. With the addition of Jalen Brunson, Fournier’s offensive role will likely be reduced, so why not bring in a defensive mastermind?

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