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Knicks trade Porzingis to Dallas!

Great deal for Dallas, which didn't have to give up anything for KP really.

The Knicks basically lose KP for Dennis Smith Jr, whom they could have drafted instead of Ntilikina two years ago anyway! On face value, it's not much for a talent like KP, but perhaps with concerns over his knee injury there wasn't much interest from other teams? If that's the case and KP did tell management he wants out, then I can understand why the Knicks decided to clear salary for a shot at next Summer's FA class, which is absolutely loaded if Leonard, Durant and Kyrie all opt out. Lets not forget that Cousins, Kemba, Butler and Thompson could also become available!

Anything could happen, but I don't think Durant signs with the Knicks unless he knows another big free agent has committed too. Even if the Knicks got Durant and Kyrie, they would still have their work cut out finding a good enough supporting cast to contend for a title.

As for Kyrie, I still think he resigns with Boston this Summer unless the Celtics flame out in the playoffs. He's on record as saying he wants to lead his own team to a title and he also very publicly told fans he wants to sign in Boston. Yes he's hit a few bumps in the road this season, but would he really give up on being the #1 guy that easily? It would be an embarrassing backflip if he decided to give up now and go back to being a sidekick for LeBron or KD! Especially when there is no guarantee the Knicks or Lakers would be any better than the Celtics!

Guess they are happy with Brunson and Barea.

Who runs the point for the mavs?

"Does NY ever land the huge fish? :/"

Yes. Yes they do Greggo. His name was Eddy Curry!

We'll see, I guess. Still don't see it happening. Durant is dreaming if he thinks he'll find redemption with that train wreck of a franchise, IMO. Fully expected to see the Knicks left at the altar again, most likely after botching another lottery selection as well.

I hate the Knicks and generally speaking they've always been pretty incompetent but they're not silly enough to trade Porzingis on the chance they might land a big FA.

The Durant to NY in 2019 talk started last offseason before he even re-signed to the 1+1 year deal with the Warriors. As the journo above alluded to this trade confirms it's all but a done deal.

Some folks giving the Knicks far too much credit. They've done nothing to deserve the benefit of the doubt that there is some grand strategy in play here outside of swinging for the fences and hoping for the best.

Anon above I was right Durant is almost certainly locked in.

There is zero chance they did this without getting a back-channel nod from one of the elite free agents — almost certainly Kevin Durant — that he plans to sign with them.

Knicks assembling point guards, ntikilina, mudiay and now Smith. Might get a 2nd rounder if lucky for previous 2. Rumour is Jordan may be bought out along with Matthews.
If the Knicks think they have Kd in the bag, wouldn't AD have been a target, not sure of salary cap logistics with getting Durant. Huge gamble to get rid of the 1st true young star for Knicks in god knows how long for not much more than salary cap room, even though meeting recently pointed to Porzingis asking for trade. Although even though they could miss Zion there's a couple other stars in draft.
Huge win for Mavs getting rid of Smith who didn't fit in future for all NBA talent. Best trade since Nowitzki for Tractor Traylor.

I wish I had a dollar for every high profile FA that has been linked to the Knicks over the past decade. I think the only one to actually sign was Amare?

Knicks were destined for more years mediocrity with a questionable Porzingis and not a huge amount of money to spend in free agency. This was their only way out of the mire. Now they can control their own destiny with a fresh start

Obviously Durant has given them assurances he's coming otherwise they would be mad to trade Porzingis. KP becomes redundant with Durant there and now they don't need to give KP a max contract and by clearing out Hardaway's ridiculous salary too they can sign a second big name.

Kyrie Irving has been saying lately how he regrets the way he acted towards LeBron in Cleveland and now understands how hard it is to lead a team. He could make the short trip to NY let Durant be the leader and he gets to soak up all adulation and sponsorship money being successful in NY would bring.

If kp told them he wanted out, then they got max vaule and cleared cap space and kept their chances at a top pick. Not that bad really.

6"10 PF by all reports...posting from my phone so apologies for the lack of additional info.