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3 Knicks players fans don’t want to see leave in trade

ByJordanna Clark|
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks in action against the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on December 03, 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. Dallas Mavericks defeated the New York Knicks 121-100. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks in action against the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden on December 03, 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. Dallas Mavericks defeated the New York Knicks 121-100. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
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With Dec. 15 right around the corner, the New York Knicks are a team to watch. New York sits in the play-in range of the Eastern Conference with a 13-13 record, as expected. There are a few players that will most likely be traded, including veterans Evan Fournier and Derrick Rose.

With Victor Wembanyama on the line, New York isn’t embracing tanking this season after signing Jalen Brunson in free agency. The Knicks are still a star away from being considered contenders, but with their trove of first-round picks, the goal remains to bring a big-name player to the Big Apple. There’s a chance that a disgruntled star could become available ahead of the deadline, but regardless, expect New York to make some moves.

3 players that Knicks fans don’t want to see traded as rumors heat up

3: Cam Reddish

Cam Reddish was pushed out of Tom Thibodeau’s nine-man rotation after the team’s loss to the Mavericks last weekend. Soon after, it was reported by Stefan Bondy of New York Daily News that Reddish’s representatives were working with the Knicks on a trade. Reddish has since said that he didn’t request a trade, but New York dealing him would make sense.

Reddish will become a restricted free agent over the summer after the Knicks decided to not extend him before the season. Given that it doesn’t seem that New York is going to pay him, it would be best to part ways with him before the Feb. 9 deadline.

However, Reddish hasn’t really gotten a fair shake since the Knicks traded for him last January. He’s struggled to solidify a spot in Thibodeau’s rotation, and fans thought that had changed once he entered the starting lineup in Fournier’s place. Reddish did well, especially defensively, but he then suffered a groin injury that kept him sidelined for a couple of games. His last game against the Mavericks wasn’t anything to write home about, but it’s still odd that Reddish has been removed from the rotation entirely.

Reddish hasn’t gotten the opportunity that fans hoped he would in New York, so it will be tough to see him leave if he is traded.

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