![]() Quentin Grimes and Obi Toppin could fill some holes at the forward spots, and Fournier could crack the rotation if Phoenix wants his spot-up stroke. Robinson's low-maintenance game could be a more natural fit in Phoenix, as the Suns already get ample creation out of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Chris Paul. This swap could even help the Knicks' shooting woes, as Landry Shamet might soak up minutes Evan Fournier couldn't find.Īs for Phoenix, the Suns are too top-heavy, so turning Ayton and Shamet into four players (three if they view Fournier only as salary filler) could give them the depth they need. ![]() Ayton is also a solid interior defender and an active rebounder. Ayton has a deeper bag on offense, and his soft mid-range touch would open wider attack lanes for Randle, Jalen Brunson and RJ Barrett. Phoenix is expected to "aggressively explore" his trade market, per ESPN's Tim MacMahon, who added that Ayton "would be excited about a fresh start" elsewhere.Ĭenter isn't a glaring need for the Knicks, but they can only squeeze so much out of a rim-runner like Mitchell Robinson. With his numbers (and involvement) seemingly plateauing and the Suns falling well short of their championship goals, the conditions could be perfect for a trade. That's why New York could be monitoring Deandre Ayton, the No. They didn't have a great counterpunch once leading scorer Julius Randle went cold in the playoffs. ![]() ![]() The Trade: Mitchell Robinson, Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes and Evan Fournier to the Phoenix Suns for Deandre Ayton and Landry Shametĭespite the Knicks' fourth-place finish in offensive efficiency during the regular season, per NBA.com, they might need some extra oomph. ![]()
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