Watching Frank in summer league, he doesn't look like a special player. He's a capable defender, not a lock down defender, he's passive, lack athleticism and isn't going to lead a team.
The Knicks have attractive pieces in Knox, Robinson and KP is a tremendous question mark. If you can land one of the best wings in the NBA you do it. You can center the package Hardaway, whose a good not great shooting guard
Option 1: THJR, Lance Thomas, Frank
-Clear Salary
Option 2:Lee, Lance, Frank, First Round Pick
-lose Lee's salary, still have the option to move Hardaway, but you're pick will likely jump to 12-15 as the Knicks would be a playoff team with
Burke/Mudiay
Hardaway Jr.
Butler/Mario
Knox
Kanter/Noah
Having Irving's buddy in place with an emerging talent in Knox and KP on the docket get's us Irving.