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3 ways Knicks can address major trade deadline needs

By Jordanna Clark

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 13: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks motions from the bench during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 13: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks motions from the bench during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Utah Jazz, Malik Beasley
Malik Beasley, Utah Jazz. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) – New York Knicks /

1: Bench depth – Malik Beasley

Simply put, New York’s bench has been atrocious. It hasn’t helped that Cam Reddish has been removed from the rotation altogether as the Knicks work on a trade, so hopefully after the deadline, fans will get to see an improved bench unit.

SNY’s Ian Begley highlighted Malik Beasley as a player that the Knicks could pursue ahead of the deadline given their previous interest in him. Beasley was traded to the Jazz in the offseason as part of the Rudy Gobert trade and his name has been popping up in rumors. Marc Stein reported that the Cavaliers considered a three-way trade with the Hawks and Jazz that would result in Beasley landing in Cleveland, so it’s looking like Beasley won’t be in Utah for a full season.

The 26-year-old guard is averaging 13.7 points and is shooting 39.9% from the floor and 35.8% from three on an average of 8.6 attempts per game. He, along with Gary Trent Jr., could be the scoring option that the Knicks need off the bench.

Beasley is making $15.5 million this season and has a $16.5 million club option in 2023-24 before he’s set to hit free agency. New York knows all too well how it is to try to do a deal with Danny Ainge and Utah, and that could be what prohibits a trade from going through. Nonetheless, the Knicks need to look into acquiring Beasley as he’d be a welcome sight for sore eyes in the team’s struggling second unit.

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