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5 Teams That Should Trade For Kyle Korver

By Jon Shames

Oct 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts to a three-point basket in the third quarter of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 100-86. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) reacts to a three-point basket in the third quarter of their game against the San Antonio Spurs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 100-86. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) looks to pass against New York Knicks forward Derrick Williams (23) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 111-97. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) looks to pass against New York Knicks forward Derrick Williams (23) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 111-97. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

4.) New York Knicks

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The Knicks are in major need of an offensive push in the right direction.

Despite featuring one of the NBA’s premier scoring talents in Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks haven’t functioned well in former coach Derek Fisher‘s version of the Triangle offense. Even the unexpected excellence of both Kristaps Porzingis and Arron Afflalo hasn’t been enough to solidify this team’s attack. The Knicks rank 24th in field goal percentage and 23rd in points per game.

Between Anthony, Porzingis, and Robin Lopez, New York’s inside scoring has been solid. The perimeter is where the team has struggled. The Knicks are 26th in both three-pointers made and three-point percentage. In the Triangle, weak-side shooting is absolutely crucial, and unfortunately, the Knicks haven’t had enough of it.

Enter Kyle Korver.

Korver’s shooting would open the floor on isolation sets for both Anthony and Porzingis. While the latter is a below-average playmaker on the post, Melo has mastered the art of the kick-out, and is averaging a career-high 4.1 assists per game. Korver is a sneaky off-ball player too, and is one of the few in the league that can shake a defender without even having the ball.

With Anthony demanding double-teams, Korver would be free to roam the arc as he pleases.

Of course, the biggest issue with bringing Korver to New York is the Knicks’ dearth of tradable assets. The team is stacked to the brim with multi-year contracts and overpaid veterans.

The Hawks would undoubtedly be looking to get younger if they split their core, meaning New York would either have to surrender a first-round pick, or in this case, prospect Jerian Grant to keep Atlanta interested.

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