Dallas Mavericks Receive: F Kevin Knox II
New York Knicks Receive: G Trey Burke, 2021 2nd Round Pick
Kevin Knox II came into the league with great expectations but has not lived up to his report of being an incredible athlete with a good jump shot. He is likely to be the biggest trade piece on the Knicks because teams will be able to get him for cheap and could view him as a player to develop.
There is still plenty of time for Knox to take that next step. it’s just clear he’s never going to be a dynamic threat. He needs to carve out a complementary role on a team that has a high-level facilitator and the Mavericks have Luka Doncic to achieve that.
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The Mavericks could be one of the teams where Knox feels less pressure and can learn from one of the best guards in the league. Meanwhile, Trey Burke and a second-round pick would be the return here. This would be Burke’s second stint with the Knicks.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this deal would benefit both sides right away.
