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The Knicks’ 3 biggest competitors for Bradley Beal
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The Knicks are approaching the part of the season when teams start to realize whether or not they are contenders or pretenders. This is when trades start to happen. The teams that have legit shots at the title will go for broke to get that missing piece. The teams that are going nowhere will look to get ahead start on their rebuild.
This season has been one of the most competitive ones in a long time. There isn’t a single team that has started tanking yet. But regardless there are 3 teams whose season is essentially over; Detroit, Minnesota, and Washington.
Of the players available for trade on those teams, the only one the Knicks would covet is Bradley Beal. But what would the Knicks have to give up to acquire Beal? It’s difficult to know, especially as a fan. When us fans think up trade scenarios, most rarely come to fruition. The reason is simple: Fans don’t take into account what other teams are willing to offer.
While there might be some fans that are against trading for Beal for numerous reasons, let’s take a look at what the other suitors could offer.
The teams that are in contention for a title will be the ones willing to offer the most generous trade packages because the next two seasons might be their only shot to win a title. Those teams are Denver, Golden State, and Miami.
Let’s look at what these teams would be willing to offer for Beal so we as Knick fans understand what we would have to offer.
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Knicks are approaching the part of the season when teams start to realize whether or not they are contenders or pretenders. This is when trades start to happen. The teams that have legit shots at the title will go for broke to get that missing piece. The teams that are going nowhere will look to get ahead start on their rebuild.</p>
<p>This season has been one of the most competitive ones in a long time. There isn’t a single team that has started tanking yet. But regardless there are 3 teams whose season is essentially over; Detroit, Minnesota, and Washington.</p>
<p>Of the players available for trade on those teams, the only one the Knicks would covet is Bradley Beal. But what would the Knicks have to give up to acquire Beal? It’s difficult to know, especially as a fan. When us fans think up trade scenarios, most rarely come to fruition. The reason is simple: Fans don’t take into account what other teams are willing to offer.</p>
<p>While there might be some fans that are <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2021/02/22/knicks-3-biggest-competitors-bradley-beal/"https://dailyknicks.com/2021/02/15/knicks-shouldnt-trade-for-bradley-beal/">against trading for Beal</a> for numerous reasons, let’s take a look at what the other suitors could offer.</p>
<p>The teams that are in contention for a title will be the ones willing to offer the most generous trade packages because the next two seasons might be their only shot to win a title. Those teams are Denver, Golden State, and Miami.</p>
<p>Let’s look at what these teams would be willing to offer for Beal so we as Knick fans understand what we would have to offer.</p>
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<h3>The Denver Nuggets’ trade offer</h3>
<p>The Nuggets surprised many by getting to the Western Conference Finals last season. But it was clear that they were not a threat to knock off the Lakers. This season the Nuggets are off to a slow start and the other teams in the West considered contenders have improved. So the Nuggets have to decide if they are willing to go all in. The Nuggets are in a good position to acquire a star as they have plenty of assets.</p>
<p>Denver has young players, solid vets and draft picks they could offer Washington to kick start their rebuild. They are armed with plenty of valuable players, but the centerpiece of the deal would be <a href=https://dailyknicks.com/2021/02/22/knicks-3-biggest-competitors-bradley-beal/"https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278104/michael-porter-jr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Porter Jr.(MPJ)</a>, a young player with star potential. They can also offer R.J. Hampton, a rookie guard with lots of potential as well.</p>
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<li><strong>Nuggets:</strong> Michael Porter Jr., R.J. Hampton, two 1st rd. picks 2021 & 2024 (top 3 protected), Gary Harris</li>
<li><strong>Warriors: </strong>Wolves 2021 1st (top 3 protected), GSW 1st rd. picks( 2023 & 2024), & pick swaps</li>
<li><strong>Heat: </strong>Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, GSW 1st rd. pick 2025, Kelly Olynyk, and Meyers Leonard</li>
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<p>If the Knicks want Beal they need to offer up either R. Barrett or Immanuel Quickley. While RJ has the higher upside, Quickley is a better fit alongside Westbrook, who doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. Quickley is also a local kid, which would have some appeal to the Wizards as it would help alleviate the sting of losing Wall and Beal in the same season. Immanuel Quickley also makes almost 4 times less <strong>($2.1M)</strong> per season than R.J, <strong>($8.2M)</strong>. Below is what I envision the Knicks would have to offer.</p>
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