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3 early Knicks predictions for 2023 trade deadline

By Jordanna Clark

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 07: Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks jogs up the court in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on November 7, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 07: Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks jogs up the court in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on November 7, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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 Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /
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Evan Fournier, New York Knicks. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /

2: Knicks will find a way to get rid of Evan Fournier

Evan Fournier hasn’t played in over two weeks, yet trading him will be more challenging than trading Rose.

Fournier could be a source of three-point shooting for a playoff team, but his inconsistencies on the offensive end are part of the reason why he’s been forced out of New York’s rotation. On top of that, he’s a non-factor on the defensive end. Then, there’s his contract. He’s making $18 million this season and will make $18.9 million in 2023-24 before having a $19 million option in 2024-25.

All of the above reasons are why trading Fournier will be difficult for the Knicks, but even then, it’s hard to see him remaining on the roster past the February deadline.

Reportedly, New York isn’t willing to attach a first-round pick to Fournier in a trade, but that may be what ends up happening. Or if there’s a team that’s desperate enough, the Knicks could get by with keeping their draft stock while still managing to move on from Fournier and his contract. That’d be something worth celebrating.

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