Something worth noting on the trade deadline: Several teams in touch with the Knicks recently came away with the impression that they aren't solely focused on acquiring draft picks, expiring contracts or young players who have struggled with other teams in trades.

Those teams say the Knicks have shown an interest in acquiring starter-level players who can help the team in the short-term and in future seasons, per sources.

That's interesting to note because the Knicks are 10-27, tied for the third-worst record in the NBA, and the front office faces a tenuous future because of the team's poor play.

As we've noted before, teams have expressed interest in Dennis Smith Jr., Marcus Morris and Bobby Portis. The Knicks surely have had conversations about several other players as well. The Timberwolves are among the teams who have expressed interest in Smith Jr. The New York Post reported that the Sixers are monitoring Morris' market. Opposing teams expect both teams in Los Angeles to also keep an eye on Morris.

Another factor in any Morris deal? Some members of the Knicks organization believe Morris has long-term value with the club, SNY sources say. They have been impressed by his play and his leadership during the season and see him as a valuable player on the team they're hoping to rebuild.
https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/sources-knicks-not-fully-committed-to-selling-at-nba-trade-deadline/312358810

houston20 wrote:Sources: Knicks not fully committed to selling at NBA trade deadline
New York doesn't want to simply sell off assets to acquire picks
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Something worth noting on the trade deadline: Several teams in touch with the Knicks recently came away with the impression that they aren't solely focused on acquiring draft picks, expiring contracts or young players who have struggled with other teams in trades.

Those teams say the Knicks have shown an interest in acquiring starter-level players who can help the team in the short-term and in future seasons, per sources.

That's interesting to note because the Knicks are 10-27, tied for the third-worst record in the NBA, and the front office faces a tenuous future because of the team's poor play.

As we've noted before, teams have expressed interest in Dennis Smith Jr., Marcus Morris and Bobby Portis. The Knicks surely have had conversations about several other players as well. The Timberwolves are among the teams who have expressed interest in Smith Jr. The New York Post reported that the Sixers are monitoring Morris' market. Opposing teams expect both teams in Los Angeles to also keep an eye on Morris.

Another factor in any Morris deal? Some members of the Knicks organization believe Morris has long-term value with the club, SNY sources say. They have been impressed by his play and his leadership during the season and see him as a valuable player on the team they're hoping to rebuild.
https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/sources-knicks-not-fully-committed-to-selling-at-nba-trade-deadline/312358810

Like their approach. Of course that is the proper narrative to put out in order to get highest value for a guy like Morris. Would not be very smart to put out that they just want what ever draft pick they can get and by minimizing Morris's worth to us. Will be interesting to see what happens with Morris.

Feel Taj and Portis are the only two that should be traded for draft pieces. As they are not long term pieces or on team friendly deals. Portis's value is pretty high and Taj is what it has been the last couple of years. Also think their level of contribution can be replaced by other lower cost options.

smackeddog wrote:Hmmm, wonder if we’re trying to get bogdanovic from the Kings. He and Montrezl Harrell are the only two fa’s I’m interested in considering.

smackeddog wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:

smackeddog wrote:Hmmm, wonder if we’re trying to get bogdanovic from the Kings. He and Montrezl Harrell are the only two fa’s I’m interested in considering.

I'm with you on Bog. Don't really see Harrell fitting in on this team as constituted now.

Harrell only if we ended up shedding Portis, Randle, taj etc

You don't like Randle?

why trade fwds for other fwds..

Why not trade for pg's or sg's, an area we are struggling with

franco12 wrote:I don't trade Morris. I would ask him, but he seems to want to be here - that is great!

He is one of our leaders, one of the top scorers and our best outside shooter.

Would we even win a game if we traded him for picks the rest of the way?

I don't see the point in keeping this together. I believe there's more to gain by freeing up minutes for our young guys. We need for them to either develop or we need to figure out if we should move on from them

We are the New York Knicks. Not the New York Morris.

HofstraBBall wrote:

franco12 wrote:I don't trade Morris. I would ask him, but he seems to want to be here - that is great!

He is one of our leaders, one of the top scorers and our best outside shooter.

Would we even win a game if we traded him for picks the rest of the way?

This. This is the type of FA we have been waiting for. One of few that actually want to be here. Would be a easier decision if he was a couple years younger. Still think we try to keep him on a short deal instead of adding an expiring, second rounder or late first. We know how dependable those are.

I like Morris but I don’t like him and Randle together, if you can’t move Randle then unfortunately you have to move Morris (I’d rather keep Morris and move him to PF)

smackeddog wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:

franco12 wrote:I don't trade Morris. I would ask him, but he seems to want to be here - that is great!

He is one of our leaders, one of the top scorers and our best outside shooter.

Would we even win a game if we traded him for picks the rest of the way?

This. This is the type of FA we have been waiting for. One of few that actually want to be here. Would be a easier decision if he was a couple years younger. Still think we try to keep him on a short deal instead of adding an expiring, second rounder or late first. We know how dependable those are.

I like Morris but I don’t like him and Randle together, if you can’t move Randle then unfortunately you have to move Morris (I’d rather keep Morris and move him to PF)

I don't think so. I think you could make Randle a 6th man.

Trade for a star(s), build a supporting cast, and hope its enough down the road (like summer 2021) to attract at least one big time FA.

HofstraBBall wrote:

franco12 wrote:I don't trade Morris. I would ask him, but he seems to want to be here - that is great!

He is one of our leaders, one of the top scorers and our best outside shooter.

Would we even win a game if we traded him for picks the rest of the way?

This. This is the type of FA we have been waiting for. One of few that actually want to be here. Would be a easier decision if he was a couple years younger. Still think we try to keep him on a short deal instead of adding an expiring, second rounder or late first. We know how dependable those are.

I like Morris he is the type of FA you want, but we signed him to a one year deal. After the season ends he shops himself for the best deal. If we manage to retain him, and that's a big if, it's going to be at a high cost and he's a piece of the puzzle type of guy not a top dog. If we trade him we get a pick and still have the money to sign FAs.

I hate that we are in rebuild mode every year, but we are and we will be until we get it right. I'm not going to complain if they keep him, but I don't think hanging unto a rental when we are so many pieces short is the right decision.