New York Knicks Receive: G/F Will Barton
Washington Wizards Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, 2023 first-round pick (lottery-protected via Washington Wizards)
After starting his first 87 games with the Knicks, Fournier has finally been sent to the bench.
The 30-year-old wing is still a reliable three-point shooter, but that skill hasn't covered up for his defensive deficiencies. The Knicks have been outscored by a whopping 20.8 points per 100 possessions with Fournier on the floor this season, ranking in the 6th percentile overall per Cleaning the Glass.
It's time New York looks to move Fournier and his remaining two-year, $36.9 million contract, even if it means giving up some draft equity.
Barton is a reliable wing who the Knicks can plug into their rotation immediately. He offers more playmaking than Fournier and is hitting 40.6 percent of his threes for the Wizards. His expiring $14.4 million contract means New York can open up $18.9 million worth of cap space next summer by flipping Fournier for him now.
Considering the Wizards rank 27th in three-point accuracy this season, Fournier could become a rotation piece and floor-spacer that would slot well alongside Bradley Beal.
With this deal, Washington would be rewarded for taking on Fournier's contract by getting its own 2023 first-round pick back. That pick carried protections all the way up until 2026, and by getting it back, the Wizards would control all of their future firsts and could include up to four in a trade.

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This seems like a good trade for both teams. Wizards would value getting their pick back and this deal allows us to start Reddish without creating any friction in the locker room. We can also flip Barton to another team for a second round pick. Or we could keep Barton, who might be better than Reddish.

Maybe you give up a second rounder to get out of Fournier's second year left on contract but that's it.

EwingsGlass wrote:

wargames wrote:Fournier is playing so below his contract I am not sure we will be able to get anything good for him back right now. He might be a summer trade if he doesn’t start to step it up.

I like him in the second unit. I’d let him do his thing there as the primary facilitator. I don’t need to give up a pick to get rid of him, moving him to the second unit is the right move. Let his offense skills run wild in that second unit.

Same. I can't tell if it's Fournier, where Fourier is within the offense or what, but he needs to do more or something

Not opposed to seeing Fournier moved, but not right after his game has cratered. Maybe he needs fewer minutes, might help him give the Knicks more efficient PT.

Give Fournier credit for not jacking up shots, he's trying to contribute in other ways. Took his demotion with class. Team player.

martin wrote:Giving up a first round pick - even protected like this pick would be - for a player that has zero long term prospects for staying with club while also doubling up as a minute blocker that would effect Cam, Grimes, IQ and other players that need minutes on Knicks is insane.

Maybe you give up a second rounder to get out of Fournier's second year left on contract but that's it.

Fournier will be moveable after this season. No need to push him out the door unless the team gets better. He was always signed to trade in my opinion

Why dump him if nothing is coming back better to improve this season? Not many teams can absorb his salary without moving something.
Ok if its prospect player on a different timeline or one that like EF chemistry is not in synch with team.