The New York Knicks need more scoring, but what price are they willing to pay to get it?
That all depends on what type of player emerges as a viable addition for New York. Collin Sexton of the Utah Jazz would be a great acquisition, for one.
Another player to keep an eye on in connection to the Knickerbockers is a sharpshooter from the Indiana Pacers: former No. 6 overall pick Bennedict Mathurin.
With the Pacers going through a possible down year, New York could float their top-10 protected first-rounder from Washington over to Indiana attached to four interesting players in a package for Mathurin, an idea proposed by Fadeaway World’s Fran Leiva on Tuesday.
Leiva’s precise package for Mathurin? The pick plus Jericho Sims, Tyler Kolek, Matt Ryan, and Pacome Dadiet.
“Mathurin is exactly the type of player who could light up the Knicks’ second unit,” Leiva said.
“The Pacers, meanwhile, are in a weird spot. … With Tyrese Haliburton running the offense and Pascal Siakam leading the scoring charge at nearly 20 points per game, Mathurin might be a bit of a luxury. Trading him for depth and draft assets lets the Pacers build for the future while staying competitive now.”
“In this deal, the Pacers get a nice mix of players and picks.”
“For the Knicks, Mathurin slots in perfectly. Pairing him with Miles McBride gives them a legit one-two scoring punch off the bench. His ability to create his own shot and space the floor would give the Knicks a much-needed offensive boost when the starters sit. Plus, at just 22 years old, Mathurin fits the timeline of their young core while being ready to contribute right away.”
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