The New York Knicks have been searching for a point guard for quite some time, and while many are confident that their young, explosive, homegrown Immanuel Quickley can do the job, there’s no reason for them to stop looking at external options.
Many names have been suggested for that position, such as Damian Lillard, Ricky Rubio, John Wall, Russell Westbrook, and Jalen Brunson, along with several over names from the upcoming draft. However, one that has gained steam in recent days is forgotten Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton.
Should Collin Sexton be the next point guard for the New York Knicks?
With the emergence of All-Star Darius Garland as the lead guard in Cleveland, Sexton is seemingly the odd man out, and with some expiring contracts on the Knicks, this is a move that could work for both teams, as they both aim to have a spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture moving forward.
It’s not going to be an easy one to pull off, as both teams have needs that must be addressed to take that next step, but Cleveland and New York could help each other. If the Knicks are genuinely interested as rumors suggest, it would be a great way to round out New York’s starting lineup.
HoopsHype has talked about this exact possibility and while the Knicks are certainly in the running to bring Sexton in via a sign-and-trade, which, while a great possibility, won’t be easy.
Sexton has talked about wanting to remain in Cleveland and the rumors are that he would command starting point guard money. If New York thinks that a combination of Sexton, Quickley, RJ Barrett, Obi Toppin, and a center (whether it be Mitchell Robinson or someone else) can improve the team and the young core, then it would make sense for the Knicks.
New York Knicks</a> have been searching for a point guard for quite some time, and while many are confident that their young, explosive, homegrown Immanuel Quickley can do the job, there’s no reason for them to stop looking at external options.</p>
<p>Many names <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/05/31/knicks-consider-trading-point-guard-collin-sexton-offseason/"https://dailyknicks.com/2022/05/07/new-york-knicks-top-10-nba-point-guard-2022-free-agent-targets/">have been suggested for that position</a>, such as Damian Lillard, Ricky Rubio, John Wall, Russell Westbrook, and Jalen Brunson, along with several over names from the upcoming draft. However, one that has gained steam in recent days is forgotten Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton.</p>
<h2>Should Collin Sexton be the next point guard for the New York Knicks?</h2>
<p>With the emergence of All-Star Darius Garland as the lead guard in Cleveland, Sexton is seemingly the odd man out, and with some expiring contracts on the Knicks, this is a move that could work for both teams, as they both aim to have a spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture moving forward.</p>
<p>It’s not going to be an easy one to pull off, as both teams have needs that must be addressed to take that next step, but Cleveland and New York could help each other. If the Knicks are genuinely interested as rumors suggest, it would be a great way to round out New York’s starting lineup.</p>
<p>HoopsHype has <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/05/31/knicks-consider-trading-point-guard-collin-sexton-offseason/"https://hoopshype.com/rumor/cavaliers-want-to-retain-collin-sexton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">talked about this exact possibility </a>and while the Knicks are certainly in the running to bring Sexton in via a sign-and-trade, which, while a great possibility, won’t be easy.</p>
<p>Sexton has talked about wanting to remain in Cleveland and the rumors are that he would command starting point guard money. If New York thinks that a combination of Sexton, Quickley, RJ Barrett, Obi Toppin, and a center (whether it be Mitchell Robinson or someone else) can improve the team and the young core, then it would make sense for the Knicks.</p>
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<img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-128385" src=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/05/31/knicks-consider-trading-point-guard-collin-sexton-offseason/"https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/fetch/c_fill,g_auto,f_auto,h_2424,w_3200/https%3A%2F%2Fdailyknicks.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgetty-images%2F2022%2F05%2F1362586653.jpeg" alt="New York Knicks, Immanuel Quickley" width="3200" height="2424" srcset="https://dailyknicks.com/wp-content/uploads/getty-images/2022/05/1362586653.jpeg 3200w, https://dailyknicks.com/wp-content/uploads/getty-images/2022/05/1362586653-768x582.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 3200px) 100vw, 3200px"><p class="wp-caption-text">Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)</p>
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<h3>Why this move makes sense for the Knicks</h3>
<p>We know that Tom Thibodeau likes defensive-minded, aggressive guards, and if they are having doubts about Quickley as the starter going forward, this move would be a great way to unload the contracts of Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel while filling out the starting lineup.</p>
<p>If New York can make this happen, a starting backcourt of Quickley and Sexton would be a great combination of big-bodied playmakers. And combining that with Barrett, Randle, or Toppin, and whichever center fills out this roster, could cause New York to see a big-time bounce back in 2022-23.</p>
<p>Sexton isn’t anywhere near as polished as some other options out there for the Knicks, but given that he’d be a relatively cheap option since he’s <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2022/05/31/knicks-consider-trading-point-guard-collin-sexton-offseason/"https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/cavaliers-collin-sexton-out-for-rest-of-season-after-undergoing-knee-surgery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coming off a torn meniscus,</a> it’d be the perfect under the radar move for New York.</p>
<p>As mentioned, this doesn’t come without risk, as Sexton missed the 2021-22 season that saw Cleveland rebound and find itself in a significant playoff spot. However, given his history of quality play as a lead guard and potential fit with the Knicks, it’s one that New York would be silly to not explore.</p>
<p>If the Knicks can move Randle and find a star like Jaden Ivey in the draft, a trade like this would become redundant. It’s in no way going to be New York’s first choice, but it would benefit both sides and help the Knicks grow the young, talented core with another great piece.</p>
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<h3>What would a trade package for Collin Sexton look like?</h3>
<p>A year ago, this trade would have looked completely different, but given how circumstances have changed regarding Sexton with his injury and the Cavaliers’ incredible growth around Garland and Evan Mobley, Cleveland won’t quite get the same return they once may have.</p>
<p>This young group achieved way more than anyone could have expected in 2021-22, and now the Cavaliers need to acquire veterans for their young group to help them win, and with no desire to pay Sexton long-term, which is something that the Knicks could feasibly do, the match just keeps getting better.</p>
<p>Cleveland isn’t going to get a star or New York’s No. 11 overall pick in return, and the Knicks aren’t going to fleece the Cavaliers. Therefore, a trade centered around Burks, Noel, Deuce McBride, and potentially a second-round pick is what would make the most sense.</p>
<p>This would give Cleveland a defensive stopper around the rim, a young guard with potential, as well as a good, long wing off the bench with Burks, and it would allow for the Cavaliers to avoid paying Sexton a big deal, which is something that New York would need to consider.</p>
<p>For the Knicks, this makes sense as they would acquire a starting point guard that fits the Thibodeau mold. It would also allow the team to move on from Randle to complete a possible starting lineup of Sexton/Quickley/Barrett/Toppin/Robinson (or his potential replacement, given recent rumors).</p>
<p>If New York could pull this off, the team would still have Rose/Fournier/Grimes/Reddish/Sims coming off the bench. If the Knicks could grow together with this young core, it’s a move that could and should help catapult the Knicks back into the playoffs, but that is if Sexton can once again get back to full health.</p>
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