Kristaps Porzingis rumors: Knicks want Suns’ Devin Booker in return
The Kristaps Porzingis rumors continue to come, and now it’s being reported that Phil Jackson and the Knicks want Suns’ Devin Booker in return.
Just another Tuesday in the NBA offseason. The Knicks are reportedly open to cutting ties with their budding superstar, Kristaps Porzingis, who’s about to be 22 years old, is 7-foot-3, and can shoot the rock from distance.
Madness in Manhattan is the only way I can sum it all up. Earlier it was being reported that the Boston Celtics are interested in the Latvian, but the Knicks are looking elsewhere for a trade partner for Porzingis. A talk radio host from Phoenix, John Gambadoro, said that the Knicks wanted Devin Booker and the No. 4 overall pick in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis.
Knicks have asked for Devin Booker and the #4 pick from Phoenix for Kristaps Porzingis - Ha Ha Ha. He is good but trust me not that good
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) June 20, 2017
Even for Phil Jackson, that asking price seems to be a tiny bit on the steep side. Booker, 20, was a stud for the Phoenix Suns this year, averaging 22.1 points and 3.4 assists per game. The Suns are building around Booker and I highly doubt they just give him and a high draft pick up for Porzingis.
The Latvian would be a great fit with the Suns — alongside Devin Booker, not in a trade for the Suns’ star. It’s hard to image that Phoenix would even really consider this deal. They are probably willing to give up anything on that roster for Porzingis, except Booker.
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Both players are young, under team control for years to come and have superstar potential in the NBA. It doesn’t make much sense from the Phoenix standpoint to give that up this easily. Can’t blame Phil Jackson and the New York Knicks for trying I guess.
The Knicks asking price for the Latvian seems to be a bit steep so far, let’s see if they can actually find a suitor who will trade for him.