New York Knicks rumors: Knicks to deal Jose Calderón?

Feb 24, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Dallas Mavericks point guard Jose Calderon (8) dribbles the ball past New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Dallas Mavericks won 110-108. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

After hiring Phil Jackson as president, the New York Knicks had a busy offseason. Their first major move was dealing Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton to the Dallas Mavericks for a package including Jose Calderón.

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Chuck Myron of Hoops Rumors believes the Knicks could deal Calderón.

"I think there’s a fair chance the Knicks do look to unload Calderon, as much as I like that guy. I don’t know if Phil Jackson is ready to be patient, even though he has a five-year contract, and if he can go after a couple of big-time free agent next summer, he’ll clear the decks to make it possible. Lin coming home to New York would be quite a story, but I think he’d be an afterthought. He might be available at the minimum next summer, depending on how it goes this season with the Lakers."

Calderón is set to make $7,097,191, $7,402,812 and $7,708,427 over the next three seasons.

He could be a real asset for the Knicks not only in a trade but on the court – he is an upgrade from Felton.

Calderón put up 11.4 points, 4.7 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game while shooting 45.6% from the field, 44.9% from beyond the arc and 82.5% from the free throw line last season. The nine-year pro has played for the Knicks, Mavericks, Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons. He’s averaged 10.2 points, 6.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game while shooting 47.9% from the floor, 41.1% from three and 87.4% from the free throw line.

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