1.) He is only 2 seasons removed from playing 76 games during the 2023-2024 season. Maybe with our training staff - widely regarded as the best in the league- we can keep him healthy long enough to make multiple, deep playoff runs for the remainder of his contract (2 seasons). We can also load-manage our way through those concerns because of Mitchell Robinson and to a lesser extent- Ariel Hukporti. Between Mitch and Ariel, I think we have more than enough to bide our time whenever AD does get injured- at least in the regular season. The important thing to keep in mind is that we only really need 25mpg of play from AD, which makes his situation manageable.

2.) He's a champion. I know some are skeptical of the Lakers title in 2020 but a title is a title in my opinion; especially considering the unique challenges that came with playing in the bubble. That know-how means something, especially on a roster of guys that have never been to the Finals.

3.) A double big lineup of he and Mitchell Robinson might turn us into one of the top 3 defenses in the league, particularly if OG Anunoby is in the fold. And while that may present spacing issues, the Rockets are proving that this format can win ballgames in the era of the 3-ball. I would not be too concerned though because as much as Davis' perimeter shooting has cratered in recent years, he still has enough gravity for defenders to guard him. Something very important to also consider is that he's still a potent offensive player as well. I don't believe we would see any difference On that end of the court if we replaced him with KAT.

4.) He would fit seamlessly with whatever lineup we put out there. I especially like the fact that he is a reasonable facsimile to Mitch defensively. That synergy would promote a kind of fluidity between starters and the remaining rotation players, similar to the 2023-2024 season with Mitchell Robinson and Isiah Hartenstein.

5.) Davis is imminently available. Due to the Mavericks awful books and the lack of suitors that can accommodate AD's contract, his market is subdued. We could get him on the cheap, which should mitigate some of the risk with acquiring Street Clothes.

What do you guys think?

Davis would be in street clothes within a week.

Knicks Acquire: Anthony Davis, Donte DiVincenzo and Collin Gillespie

Suns Acquire: KAT, Naji Marshall and D'Angelo Russell

Wolves Acquire: Gerschon Yabusele, Pacome Dadiet, Mohammed Diawara (aka the French mafia to pair with Rudy Gobert and Joan Beringer) and Jordan Clarkson

Mavs Acquire: Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Nick Richards, Tyler Kolek and the rights to the 2026 Wizards first (via NYK)

*Knicks do the deal to get back those 2023-2024 vibes. I also really Gillespie. The more Villanova players we can get, the better (looking at you Siddiq Bey). He could be the backup facilitator we had hoped Tyler Kolek could be and have been missing since trading Immanuel Quickley.

*Suns do the deal because their owner is the ultimate starphuch. What they may lose in terms of depth, they get back with starpower. Another important thing to remember is that KAT, Russell and Devin Booker have floated the idea of playing with each other more than once in public. This move essentially helps them to realize them and is something that I believe Booker would push for despite whatever reservations the front office might have in disturbing their chemistry.

*Wolves essentially dump Donte. They are going to lose cost-control on him fairly shortly and I suspect that they'd be willing to trade him to preserve the asset/salary slot. That is essentially what this deal is: a swing at our young talent actually materializing in their system. I also think that Jordan Clarkson could provide about 80% of what DDV is currently offering but at a fraction of the price.

*Mavs do the deal to create a degree of financial flexibility and to get younger. Jalen Green is one of the players I am most skeptical of but even I have to admit that he can be an intriguing prospect in the right environment. On a team starved of creators and guys that can shoot the ball, I think he'd actually be useful. Dillon Brooks' contribution to the game go without saying. He's an asset/contract that they can be re-directed to a contender for utility (same with Nick Richards). The Mavs would also receive that Wizards pick, which is sure to convert to a 2nd rounder in the 31st-35th range; in a draft being heralded as a can't miss. It isn't the king's ransom they paid to get AD but there is some parallels between this and the KD trade to HOU.....since it is almost literally the return for KD sans the Maluach pick.

Thoughts?

YOu make a good case though and while it would be quite a thing to discuss! Naturally the end result would determine the trade "Grade" and that last year of his deal is quite robust at 60mm!

As for DDV? He is having a good season and I gather they fancy a playmaking guard more then the haul the proposal depicts. Minny taking back 4 players? Diawa to Gleague? We give up some depth to do this deal. Kolek, Yabu, Clarkson. Im being picky.

Im a big Deuce fan but if there is a trade he actually might be the key asset given his contract value for now. I hate to trade this kid. At 6-2 is he a starting 2 in this league? Is he still the defensive demon he was two years ago when he was the "Next Marcus Smart"? Can we afford to resign him as he will command a very large raise from his current deal.

Talking points. I have no strong opinon to make any type of deal unless Giannis shakes loose. Given Bucks have Myles Turner (do they keep him?), I guess they would want OG next to him on bucks. A Giannis-Kat Front court? Thats compelling.

Big picture? OG makes things better and perhaps unclogs the middle making things easier for KAT. I'd stay the course.

martin wrote:

NardDogNation wrote:As I mentioned in my OP, I think it would be prudent to replace KAT with AD. I'm thinking of a 4-team trade that helps us also get Donte DiVincenzo back to reunite the Nova boys and bring one of the most beloved Knicks back home- where he belongs. I'm thinking...

Knicks Acquire: Anthony Davis, Donte DiVincenzo and Collin Gillespie

Suns Acquire: KAT, Naji Marshall and D'Angelo Russell

Wolves Acquire: Gerschon Yabusele, Pacome Dadiet, Mohammed Diawara (aka the French mafia to pair with Rudy Gobert and Joan Beringer) and Jordan Clarkson

Mavs Acquire: Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Nick Richards, Tyler Kolek and the rights to the 2026 Wizards first (via NYK)

*Knicks do the deal to get back those 2023-2024 vibes. I also really Gillespie. The more Villanova players we can get, the better (looking at you Siddiq Bey). He could be the backup facilitator we had hoped Tyler Kolek could be and have been missing since trading Immanuel Quickley.

*Suns do the deal because their owner is the ultimate starphuch. What they may lose in terms of depth, they get back with starpower. Another important thing to remember is that KAT, Russell and Devin Booker have floated the idea of playing with each other more than once in public. This move essentially helps them to realize them and is something that I believe Booker would push for despite whatever reservations the front office might have in disturbing their chemistry.

*Wolves essentially dump Donte. They are going to lose cost-control on him fairly shortly and I suspect that they'd be willing to trade him to preserve the asset/salary slot. That is essentially what this deal is: a swing at our young talent actually materializing in their system. I also think that Jordan Clarkson could provide about 80% of what DDV is currently offering but at a fraction of the price.

*Mavs do the deal to create a degree of financial flexibility and to get younger. Jalen Green is one of the players I am most skeptical of but even I have to admit that he can be an intriguing prospect in the right environment. On a team starved of creators and guys that can shoot the ball, I think he'd actually be useful. Dillon Brooks' contribution to the game go without saying. He's an asset/contract that they can be re-directed to a contender for utility (same with Nick Richards). The Mavs would also receive that Wizards pick, which is sure to convert to a 2nd rounder in the 31st-35th range; in a draft being heralded as a can't miss. It isn't the king's ransom they paid to get AD but there is some parallels between this and the KD trade to HOU.....since it is almost literally the return for KD sans the Maluach pick.

Thoughts?

Trade puts Knicks in 2+ positions that are showstoppers.

AD goes down, even for a month or 2, and it's a train wreck. It's a possible train wreck every month and the Knicks would lack bigs and big wings as backstops. Unfortunately, AD's 76 game season is surrounded by 4 less than 60 game seasons. Consistently out for 25% of the season at a position the Knicks would be very thin.

AD is not extendable beyond his current contract, KAT will hold value for at least 4+ more years given current projections.

You kill your youth supply. It's dead. Have to have a pipeline of some sort.

Giannis in that same sort of trade? Yes.

Voice of reason. Couldn't agree more.