Knicks Trade Rumors: 3 more players that are likely to leave the Knicks in the next week
The NBA trade deadline will close later this week ahead of the annual NBA All-Star Event in North Carolina. The trade window has historically closed on the Thursday after the All-Star Game, however, since 2018, the deadline has closed 10 days before the NBA's best players face off in the prestigious game.
The deadline was moved forward in order to allow traded players to sort out arrangements for themselves and their families, and the NBA is unlikely to move the deadline back anytime soon. Nevertheless, the trade deadline is still one of the most exciting times for NBA fans, and the seven days are likely to provide a number of twists and turns.
Earlier today, the New York Knicks agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks. The deal will see Kristaps Porzingis exit the team alongside Courtney Lee and Tim Hardaway Jr. in return for Wesley Matthews, Dennis Smith Jr., and DeAndre Jordan.
Despite the major trade, the Knicks are still likely to offload more players ahead of a major recruitment drive in the summer, and here are three of the individuals that could make way.
#3 Frank Ntilikina
Frank Ntilikina has shown plenty of promise since being selected by the Knicks as the eighth overall pick during the 2017 NBA draft, although the Frenchman is yet to establish himself as a regular starter. Ntilikina has started just sixteen times during the Knicks' struggling season, and Steve Kyler is reporting that the 20-year-old could be traded in the next week:
The Knicks have also recently opened the door on deals involving guard Frank Ntilikina.
During his time on the court this season, Ntilikina has managed 5.9 points, 2.8 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game. Nevertheless, the addition of Dennis Smith Jr. will reduce the Frenchman's minutes, and an immediate trade looks to be the best solution for both Ntilikina and the Knicks.