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GT Mike Conley, New York Knicks Donovan Mitchell may have missed the New York Knicks, but that doesn’t mean there are no other guards they can follow to help improve their backcourt. In fact, even though talks with the Utah Jazz broke down during the Knicks’ pursuit of Mitchell, there was still a legitimate reason to pick the phone back up and re-enter business negotiations with the Western Conference franchise. Mike Conley is widely expected to be the next domino to fall, as the Jazz continue to strip their roster,…

GT RG Barrett, New York Knicks The New York Knicks may have missed touchdown on Donovan Mitchell this summer, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have to deal with some potentially hurt feelings in the locker room. After all, throughout Mitchell’s follow-up, New York has essentially put all of their young talents into the commercial block, and while everyone understands the NBA is a business, that doesn’t stop people’s feelings from getting hurt. According to Jonathan McCree, in the September 5 issue of the Knicks School of Film Newsletter, The…

GT Phil Jackson, New York Knicks With the New York Knicks still negotiating with the Utah Jazz over a potential deal with Donovan Mitchell, it’s hard not to wonder what it would have been if Phil Jackson had drafted the star shooting guard in the first place. Revision history always generates judgment, good or bad, but in this case, there is real reason for confusion in Jackson’s decision. This is not to say that Frank Ntelikina was a defender – he is a reliable defender off the bench, But with…

GT Leon Rose, New York Knicks One of the worst kept secrets in the off-season is how badly the New York Knicks want Donovan Mitchell, and how much the Utah Jazz are asking in return. So far, all we know is that Utah wants a huge amount of money for their star player, Similar to what they received when they replaced Rudy Gobert with the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this summer. Of course, the Knicks have a plethora of recruiting choices and young talent to strike a deal, but the question…

GT Quentin Grimes, New York Knicks.jpg If the New York Knicks are really willing to “do what it takes” to land Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz, they will have some tough decisions to make. If recent reports are to be believed, the Jazz remains steady on its asking price for several first-round picks and some young talent with a scalable upside. Fortunately, New York has a treasure chest of raffle assets and young talent — the hard part is spotting young talent who feels comfortable sending them in as…

GT Obi Tobin, New York Knicks No matter what happens around the NBA, you can’t escape rumors linking the New York Knicks to a Donovan Mitchell trade. Since the Knicks finished adding Galen Bronson in free agency, Their focus has been on the acquisition of Mitchell from the Utah Jazz, as they look to create a new pairing in the backcourt that they believe can bring them back to the playoffs. Speaking on the August 17 episode of Jalen & JacobyGalen Rose notes how he thinks Mitchell will be dressed…

GT Lou Williams, New York Knicks Regardless of whether the New York Knicks acquired Donovan Mitchell by trade, the team still needed additional firepower off the bench. While the Knicks have certainly improved over the summer, they are still on the youth roster, and some veterans may prove to be a beneficial influence as the new season approaches. Of course, New York will prioritize developing their young talents, but a reliable presence on the bench, who can split defense and get buckets, will always be beneficial for a team looking…

GT Obi Tobin, New York Knicks Now isn’t a fun time to be a New York Knicks fan – the team failed to make the playoffs last season, and is currently embroiled in a never-ending manhunt with Donovan Mitchell, On August 8, three of their players were embarrassed at a Pro-AM match in the city. Although Obi Tobin, Julius Randle and Jalen Bronson all fit into the same team, the Knicks trio couldn’t help lead their team to victory in the Pro City NYC Playoffs. The Knicks trio of Obi…