Knicks get more of a defensive big wing with upside, youth, cost control but lots of risk on his development… does he break out? Stout backup center.

Knicks lose a sure thing 2 time all star, gain some all star player uncertainty but now you have the rim protection and depth at C and a long term contract that’s potentially gold. Knicks are a full switcharoo wing team. Other more efficient guys can pick up the offensive production? Hope that Jalen Johnson continues the breakout?

Knicks lose an offensive engine but rewarded with upside, cap flexibility, defense, youth, and a better backup C plan so Thibs doesn’t lose all his hair or croak.

Trae Bogdan Hunter Randle OO. Bufkin Dyson Risacher Nance Zeller

Brunson Mikal OG JJ Mitch. McBride DDV Josh Precious Capella

Hate me now or later or both? D, all the above.

Leon Rose’s Search for Center Support
President Leon Rose has been actively exploring options to bolster the center position, targeting several free agents—most of whom have already signed elsewhere—and considering potential trade candidates. Among the rumored targets is Nick Richards of the Charlotte Hornets. However, according to Ian Begley of SNY, the Knicks have also shown interest in Clint Capela of the Atlanta Hawks.

Capela, who is entering the final year of his contract, carries a $22.2 million cap hit. The Knicks would struggle to afford him immediately without offloading other contracts, but they might be better off waiting until the trade deadline, at which point they could secure his services for the rest of the season at a lower price