The New York Knicks are the perfect destination for a Utah Jazz volume scorer set to hit the trade market.
As February 6 looms, expect Utah to dangle out various trade assets with hopes of building their draft capital.
One Jazz player who is sure to attract various suitors is 2020-21 Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson. Fadeaway World’s Fran Leiva believes the Knicks might be able to pry Clarkson away from Utah for a package of Mitchell Robinson and two second-rounders.
“Jordan Clarkson … is still a microwave scorer who can light it up in a hurry, whether as a starter or off the bench,” Leiva said on Tuesday.
“Utah’s looking to prioritize its younger pieces and future picks, and moving Clarkson would align perfectly with that plan.”
“For the Knicks, adding Clarkson would be a no-brainer. Their bench has struggled to provide consistent offense outside of Deuce McBride. Clarkson instantly solves that problem. … His ability to handle the ball also takes some pressure off the starters, giving the Knicks more options late in games when rotations tighten up.”
“Robinson has been one of the league’s best rim protectors when healthy, and his shot-blocking presence would complement Utah’s younger core. The two second-round picks sweeten the deal, giving the Jazz more flexibility to build for the future. It’s a trade that allows them to move off Clarkson’s contract while staying competitive in their rebuild.”
Clarkson would be a pivotal addition for the Knicks, but can they pull off the deal without giving away too much? Jazz exec Danny Ainge is a notoriously dangerous trade partner.
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