The New York Knicks recently announced a blockbuster trade for Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns. This trade was unexpected and demonstrated just how all-in New York is on this window.
While their big move was to acquire Towns, the Knicks may not be finished making trades. In a recent report, Kris Pursiainen of Knicks Film School stated that New York is interested in Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart.
“The New York Knicks have had internal discussions about a potential deal for Marcus Smart per sources familiar with the situation,” Pursiainen wrote on X. “NYK has had rumored interest in Smart before. No deal is imminent but several sources indicated the Knicks are willing to be active on the market.”
The New York Knicks have had internal discussions about a potential deal for Marcus Smart per sources familiar with the situation.
NYK has had rumored interest in Smart before. No deal is imminent but several sources indicated the Knicks are willing to be active on the market. pic.twitter.com/RZZzIFRKS0
— Kris Pursiainen (@krispursiainen) October 5, 2024
Smart is a three-time All-Defensive guard and the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Acquired by Memphis last offseason, Smart appeared in just 20 games for the Grizzlies due to injury. While he was productive in those games, averaging a career-high 14.5 points, the lack of availability is a real concern.
Marcus Smart sinks his 8th 3-pointer to push the Grizzlies lead to 11 in the 4Q 🔥
📺 Lakers-Grizzlies | Live on ESPN pic.twitter.com/35ksMTq9AO
— NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2024
If the Grizzlies fail to reenter the Western Conference playoff picture or decide to prioritize their younger players over Smart, it could lead to the veteran guard becoming available.
There’s been buzz that the Knicks have trade interest in the former Boston Celtics star. This could spark some exciting possibilities
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