NBA Trades: 3 players the New York Knicks should trade for

NBA Trades: 3 players the New York Knicks should trade for – Myles Turner

Mitchell Robinson has been playing quite possibly his best stretch of basketball recently. He’s averaging 12.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 0.8 steals, all while shooting a ridiculous 88.6 percent from the field in his last six games.

However, Myles Turner is seemingly a better fit for the team on paper.

In 42 games played this season, Myles Turner is averaging 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, and a league-leading 2.8 blocks. All while shooting 50.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range.

Turner would seemingly be a better fit due to his spacing capability. His three-point percentage isn’t bad for a big man, Turner is also shooting 54 percent on shots from 16 feet to the three-point line, a career-high, showcasing he can somewhat shoot the mid-range.

The Texas product also provides similar, if not better, defense than Robinson. However, what separates the two is the money, as Turner is making around $17 million compared to Mitchell Robinson’s $1.8 million.

On paper, this trade would work out for the Knicks. Again, Turner is a better fit due to his spacing, which would help both Julius Randle and R.J Barrett a ton. However, I don’t see this trade happening.

This is due to Turner’s contract and the fact that he is dealing with a foot injury of that he is seeking a second opinion about.

Another reason that a Myles Turner trade is unlikely to occur is due to the Pacers’ asking price. They reportedly want either two first-round picks, or one first-round pick and a “promising young player.”

When you take into consideration that Turner’s contract expires next season, you can begin to question whether this asking price is worth it.