NBA Rumors: New York Knicks to pursue Steve Blake

Apr 27, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Steve Blake (25) shoots the basketball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter in game four of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 118-97. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

On Friday, a report surfaced that the New York Knicks want to trade oft-injured point guard Raymond Felton. Felton has had a very disappointing second stint with the Knicks and it culminated with a terrible 2013-2014 season that saw him averaged just 9.7 points, 5.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game.

According to Ian Begley of ESPN New York, the Knicks are looking toward Steve Blake in free agency to replace him.

Source: Phil tells Felton in exit meetings that he will look to trade him. 1st reported by @SNYTV. #Knicks expected to target FA Steve Blake
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) May 16, 2014

Blake was dealt from the Lakers to the Golden State Warriors just before the trade deadline last season. Blake has been a steady backup point guard (and occasional starter) and would like represent an upgrade from anything the Knicks trotted out last season.

Blake averaged 6.9 points, 5.6 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game last year. He is a career 38.8% shooter from beyond the arc.

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