(01-29-2022, 03:29 PM)Mavs32 Wrote: if the Knicks are operating under the assumption that they can just sign him this offseason, then why are there trade rumors for him. apparently they believe there is value to getting in the front of the line. all it costs them is a low first rounder and a guy they probably won't resign this summer anyway.
Their committed contracts next year are already at the project cap. Taj is NG and would clear $5m. They'd need to figure out a way to clear $15m to sign JB outright. Trading for him would give them more flexibility of how to manage their cap so there is some value to trade for him.