New York Knicks: The post-trade deadline outlook for the Knicks

Moveable Players

As for the moveable players, it’s easy to see these players either not being re-signed by management or leaving because they feel that they could be valued on another team. Players such as Ellington and Bullock will probably not be resigned because of their age (28 and 30 years old respectively) and their ability to provide depth on a contending team.

Portis would probably leave because he has been accustomed to larger roles in the NBA, like when he was on the Chicago Bulls (averaging 14.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 44 field goal percentage and a 39.3 3-point percentage in 26 minutes per game) or the Washington Wizards (averaging 14.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 44 field goal percentage and a 40.3 3-point percentage in 27.4 minutes per game).

With the New York Knicks, he is averaging 9.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 43.3 field goal percentage and 35.3 3-point percentage in 20.9 minutes per game. Portis, on the right team, can offer so much more and will most likely want to sign with a team that gives him that option.

Last, but not least, there is Allonzo Trier. His offensive ability is just astounding because he gets to the rim with such ease and he has a smooth shooting stroke. Unfortunately, this has not been his season to get on the court and prove his value. And since he will be a restricted free agent, he will probably go to a team that will match the Knicks offer and values him.

For anyone who is wondering why I did not add Kenny Wooten or Kadeem Allen, it is not because they are invaluable. They are on two-way contracts, which do not go against the team’s salary cap. Also, they are very low risk, but high reward players (especially Wooten) where new management would probably retain them.