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Knicks: 3 bold predictions for the offseason (including a trade for Dame)

By Orestis Rantis

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 24: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes the ball against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Moda Center on January 24, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 24: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes the ball against Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Moda Center on January 24, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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Bold Prediction No. 3: No more Knicks basketball for Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina

This is a fairly easy one, to begin with.

There isn’t much left to be said about Kevin Knox. On a positive note, he has been very consistent. Unfortunately, he has been consistently abysmal.

After three horrific seasons on his rookie contract, he doesn’t seem to play like someone that wants a big pay raise in the near future. Knox is still under team control for 2021-22, though it is beginning to feel more and more likely that he could be included in one of the countless trades that are flying around New York pretty soon.

For a wing player that has never shot above 40 percent for an entire season, the chances seem to be running out. Maybe this is a bit harsh, given that he is still relatively young, but would a team still want a piece of Knox, a proven lousy defender and poor shooter?

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Frank Ntilikina has been on the roster for 4 full seasons and has not given back anything more than a few quality rotational minutes. I mean, what are some realistic expectations for a player on a playoff team that never managed to stand out on a 15th seeded team?

Despite starting off his NBA career as one of the best defenders around the league, his confidence has taken a hit. The tip of the iceberg was an easy drive to the basket by Trae Young, leading to a game-winning shot in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs.

Frank’s contract has already expired and, honestly speaking, he might as well pack his bags and head home. He isn’t a bad player by any means, it just seems like the EuroLeague suits his style of play like a glove.

Getting rid of Knox will be somewhat trickier. However, the Knicks could still offer him to a rebuilding team like the OKC Thunder, in exchange for a veteran in a win-now move. Did someone say… Kemba Walker?

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