A former New York Knicks sharpshooter who left the Big Apple on bitter terms could be traded again before February 6.
The Memphis Grizzlies are back in the playoff hunt and looking to buy before the deadline. Might they give the Minnesota Timberwolves a call about some of Minny’s roster that hasn’t quite gelled this season? The Wolves might be looking to shake things up.
In particular, newcomers from the Knicks, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, haven’t quite had the impact Minnesota hoped they would. It’s still mighty early, but if the Wolves get antsy, they’ll have plenty of suitors for DiVincenzo, including — according to Fadeaway World’s Fran Leiva — the Grizzlies.
On Wednesday, Leiva proposed the Grizz sending a package of Luke Kennard, Jay Huff, and a second-rounder to Minnesota for DiVincenzo.
“DiVincenzo would be an ideal fit with his defensive intensity and ability to play off the ball,” Leiva said.
“Plus, he brings playoff experience, which never hurts for a team looking to make a deep run.”
“In return, the Wolves get Luke Kennard, one of the best three-point shooters in the league … (and) Jay Huff, a big man who’s been making noise since leaving the Lakers. Huff is a shot-blocker, rebounder, and can even hit threes—a perfect backup to Gobert who gives the Wolves more flexibility up front.”
“For the Grizzlies, this deal is all about getting a guy who fits their gritty, hard-nosed identity. … For the Wolves, it’s about finding pieces that make sense next to their stars. Kennard and Huff offer shooting and versatility, and that 2030 second-rounder is a little cherry on top.”
Would this be a good trade for both sides?
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