3 players the New York Knicks could use as commercial bait

The New York Knicks might consider engaging in trade talks as the season progresses. Sitting three games behind .500, the Knicks are in a better position than most thought. Considering the organization has been so bad in recent years, head coach Tom Thibodeau was working with a bunch of unsuitable toys. However, he did a remarkable job setting up his system squeezing the best out of each player.

Even though the Knicks are playing above expectations, that doesn’t mean they couldn’t use more support. Whispers have indicated potential interest in Chicago Bulls goalie Zach LaVine. While it’s highly unlikely that Chicago traded LaVine, if the Knicks are offering a lot, they should at least consider.

Other players have also been connected in New York in recent weeks, including Bradley Beal and Lonzo Ball. If President Leon Rose wants to explore these areas, he has some ammo to float.

Three players the New York Knicks could use as commercial bait:

1.) Frank Ntilikina

Frank Ntilikina’s obsession interests me quite a bit. He’s an elite defensive player who has essentially no offensive value. He’s never averaged more than 6.3 points per game, even averaging 20.8 points last season. So far this year he’s only played four games, averaging just 10.5 minutes on the pitch. He becomes a non-factor in the Knicks’ system and rotation; Considering his worth and mature 22-year-old, there might be a team that thinks they can unleash their potential.

2.) Kevin Knox

Another player the Knicks could use in a business scenario is Kevin Knox. He has played 20 games this year averaging 18.2 minutes, but averaging just 6.1 points per game. His offensive production is also questionable, and his defense is often lackluster. At 21, he was still extremely young, but NY might be looking to acquire more proven talent and he might be a good option to sell.

3.) Dennis Smith Jr.

Smith Jr. is more of a draw at this point, given he was sent off the bench. He has only made an appearance three times this year, averaging 9.3 minutes. He’s a player who has all the sports tools but just can’t put them together on the pitch. Whether it was a bad decision-making or a bad shot, Smith Jr. did nothing to help himself. Despite working extremely hard to hone his talents, the Knicks came out of the DSJ era better.