NBA Trades: 3 teams that should explore a D’Angelo Russell trade
By Dalton Sell
NBA Trades: Teams that should explore D’Angelo Russell trade – New York Knicks
It seems like the New York Knicks are looking for their franchise point guard year in and year out. Last year, it was Kemba Walker, whose return to the Big Apple was hyped up only for the guard to be benched in late November.
With the Walker experiment being deemed a failure, the Knicks will be looking for a replacement point guard this offseason, and swinging a trade for D’Angelo Russell could help bring more star power to New York.
Immediately, Russell would be among the best point guards the Knicks have had on their roster in recent memory. Over the last two and a half years with Minnesota, the point guard has averaged a solid 18.8 points and 6.6 assists per game.
Numbers like that could be just what New York is looking for in the backcourt. Russell would be a great fit alongside ascending star RJ Barrett, as those two could wreak havoc on the offensive end against opposing defenses.
After missing the playoffs this year, it feels like the Knicks need to make a move, and trading for an established point guard like D’Angelo Russell fits the billing in that regard. In order to get back into the postseason and take the next step as a franchise, the Knicks need a floor general, and Russell could be their best option once the offseason rolls around.
While New York has a handful of quality young guards such as Immanuel Quickley, Miles McBride, and Quentin Grimes, they could opt to go with a piece like Russell that has experience and star power to improve their roster immediately.