The New York Knicks have logjam at shooting guard and may trade either Iman Shumpert or Tim Hardaway
With J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert and Tim Hardaway on the roster, the New York Knicks have three talented shooting guards. They also have the problem of trying to get all three players time on the court.
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Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops believes the New York Knicks will trade either Hardaway or Shumpert.
"The Knicks also have a logjam at shooting guard with Smith, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Iman Shumpert.Smith isn’t going anywhere since a vast majority of the league finds him undisciplined.Hardaway Jr. is the most desirable young asset the Knicks have. In the recent past, players such has Landry Fields and Shumpert have taken steps back in development after promising rookie years. The Knicks could be willing to sell high on Hardaway Jr. for a lottery pick or as part of a package for a proven star. It’s hard to see both him and Shumpert remaining with the team past the trade deadline."
The New York Knicks should be able to get a contributor if they choose to deal either player so it is certainly a realistic scenario.
Hardaway averaged 10.2 points and 1.5 rebounds per game while shooting 42.8% from the field, 36.3% from three and 82.8% from the charity stripe as a rookie last season. Shumpert put up 6.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 37.8% from the field, 33.3% from beyond the arc and 74.6% from the free throw line last season. Shumpert has put up 7.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 39.1% from the floor, 34.2% from three and 77.5% from beyond the arc in his career.
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