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The New York Knicks have been one of the more disappointing teams so far this season. The offseason moves they made haven’t exactly worked out in the way they wanted them to.
Kemba Walker has been relegated to the bench, and though Evan Fournier has picked things up, he hasn’t been nearly as consistent as most hoped he would be.
In addition, New York’s defense has fallen off a cliff this season. They were one of the top defensive teams in the league last year, and that’s simply not the case anymore.
The Knicks currently sit at 12-15 on the season, good for 12th in the East. Here are three NBA trades they could pull off that would propel them back into the playoff race.
NBA trades to help the New York Knicks make the playoffs: Indiana Pacers
Knicks receive: Justin Holiday, Torrey Craig
Pacers receive: Kevin Knox, Quentin Grimes, 2023 Second-Round Pick, 2025 Second-Round Pick
Not all of these trades have to be blockbusters, so let’s start out with a lowkey deal. The trade would see the Knicks get two quality defenders who fit their system to a tee.
Tom Thibodeau loves two things – defense and threes. Both Justin Holiday and Torrey Craig are proficient in both of those areas.
Having some extra wing depth off the bench could be a huge help for the Knicks. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers would receive two young players and two seconds.
Kevin Knox hasn’t shown much in his NBA career thus far, but Quentin Grimes has the potential to be a great scorer in this league. With the Pacers holding a fire sale, this would be an easy deal to make for them.
relegated to the bench</a>, and though Evan Fournier has picked things up, he hasn’t been nearly as consistent as most hoped he would be.</p>
<p>In addition, New York’s defense has fallen off a cliff this season. They were one of the top defensive teams in the league last year, and that’s simply not the case anymore.</p>
<p>The Knicks currently sit at 12-15 on the season, good for 12th in the East. Here are three NBA trades they could pull off that would propel them back into the playoff race.</p>
<h2>NBA trades to help the New York Knicks make the playoffs: Indiana Pacers</h2>
<p><strong>Knicks receive: Justin Holiday, Torrey Craig</strong></p>
<p><strong>Pacers receive: Kevin Knox, Quentin Grimes, 2023 Second-Round Pick, 2025 Second-Round Pick</strong></p>
<p>Not all of these trades have to be blockbusters, so let’s start out with a lowkey deal. The trade would see the Knicks get two quality defenders who fit their system to a tee.</p>
<p>Tom Thibodeau loves two things – defense and threes. Both Justin Holiday and Torrey Craig are proficient in both of those areas.</p>
<p>Having some extra wing depth off the bench could be a huge help for the Knicks. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers would receive two young players and two seconds.</p>
<p>Kevin Knox hasn’t shown much in his NBA career thus far, but Quentin Grimes has the potential to be a great scorer in this league. <a href=https://hoopshabit.com/2021/12/13/nba-trades-new-york-knicks/"https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/07/report-pacers-open-to-trade-for-sabonis-levert-turner-moves-toward-rebuild/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">With the Pacers holding a fire sale</a>, this would be an easy deal to make for them.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:1600px;">NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 21: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks tries to knock the ball away from Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden on March 21, 2021 in New York City.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>NBA trades to help the New York Knicks make the playoffs: Philadelphia 76ers</h2>
<p><strong>Knicks receive: Ben Simmons</strong></p>
<p><strong>76ers receive: Evan Fournier, Alec Burks, Obi Toppin, 2022 First-Round Pick, 2024 First-Round Pick</strong></p>
<p>This trade would only happen if and when the Philadelphia 76ers drop their price on Ben Simmons. However, if they do, the Knicks should seriously consider making this deal.</p>
<p>With how much their defense has fallen off this season, New York needs someone to help re-spark that defensive intensity. Who would be better at doing that than Simmons?</p>
<p>Simmons was a top-three candidate for Defensive Player of the Year last season. On top of that, he would be the starting point guard the Knicks have been searching for for the last decade.</p>
<p>On the other side of things, the 76ers would be getting two quality players who could help them win right now. Plus, they’d get a nice young piece and two draft picks.</p>
<p>Evan Fournier could start at small forward for them while Alec Burks would solidify their bench unit. As for Obi Toppin, he could find a nice role for himself off the bench in Philadelphia.</p>
<p>Again, this trade would only happen if the 76ers lowered their price on Simmons. They want a top-25 player for him right now, and this trade definitely doesn’t give them that.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:1600px;">NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) De’Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings in action against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 03, 2019 in New York City. The Kings defeated the Knicks 113-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>NBA trades to help the New York Knicks make the playoffs: Kings & Celtics</h2>
<p><strong>Knicks receive: De’Aaron Fox, Dennis Schroder</strong></p>
<p><strong>Celtics receive: Buddy Hield, Derrick Rose, Kevin Knox</strong></p>
<p><strong>Kings receive: Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford, Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes, 2022 First-Round Pick (via BOS), 2023 First-Round Pick (via NYK/DAL), 2025 First-Round Pick (via BOS)</strong></p>
<p>Alright, this trade is a bit crazy. The chances of it ever happening are slim to none, but it could actually benefit each team involved in the long run.</p>
<p>First of all, let’s start with the elephant in the room – the Kings trading De’Aaron Fox. However, recent NBA rumors stated that they might look to do just that, so this might not be too unrealistic.</p>
<p>The Knicks would get their franchise point guard, as well as a backup point guard in Dennis Schroder (to help replace Derrick Rose). The core of Fox, Julius Randle, and RJ Barrett would fit nicely.</p>
<p>As for the Kings, they would receive a nice little haul for Fox. In addition to Josh Richardson, they’d get a crop of young talent to develop.</p>
<p>Romeo Langford, Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickley, and Quentin Grimes all have the potential to turn into quality NBA players, and maybe even something more.</p>
<p>Plus, they’d be getting three unprotected first-round picks in the deal and clearing up a ton of cap space by trading fox and Buddy Hield away.</p>
<p>Lastly, the Celtics would shore up some of their shooting issues by adding Hield and Derrick Rose (via their TPE). Kevin Knox would just be thrown Boston’s way for salary-matching purposes.</p>
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