After bringing in OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn in exchange for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, the Knicks may not be finished with the exchanges by the trade deadline from February 8.
As indicated by The Athleticwhich is based on the indiscretions of rival managers, the New York franchise is looking for reinforcement for the end of the season, and in particular for one or more players capable of contributing immediately.
In this sense, to obtain what she covets, she would already be studying offers for the young Quentin Grimeshandicapped by competition from Donte DiVincenzo.
Better support Jalen Brunson
Yet valued by the board New Yorker, the 23-year-old fullback has good market value and new York would not be against using it to improve the level of the team for the playoffs. Especially since he will be eligible for a contract renewal this summer and his managers may prefer to spend dollars to extend OG Anunoby or Isaiah Hartenstein, executives of Tom Thibodeau's rotation.
As Quentin Grimes has seen his role and his minutes decrease recently, going from starter to substitute and from 23 minutes on average in October/November to 16 minutes over the past month, his departure is no longer as improbable as at the start of the campaign.
Especially if this makes it possible to recover a versatile leader/back, capable of carrying the ball and therefore relieving Jalen Brunson in creation, or replacing him when he is on the bench (or injured like at the moment…).
On the lookout to recover a star…
The price to pay to obtain a referenced player, like Malcolm Brogdon, Jordan Clarkson or Terry Rozier to name a few, will probably be Quentin Grimes (or even draft rounds), which the Knicks could potentially associate with Evan Fournierwhose expiring contract ($19 million) would balance salaries.
In return, it is rumored that the New York leaders would also like the player they are likely to recover to have an attractive contract, and therefore not expiring, in the event that a star becomes available during the 'summer…
Still, there would be nothing imminent at the moment and that Quentin Grimes could very well stay in New York beyond the trade deadline. On the other hand, from next summer, his name could return to the negotiating table, especially if his salary demands are high as those of Immanuel Quickley could be.
| Quentin Grimes | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | NYK | 46 | 17 | 40.4 | 38.1 | 68.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 6.0 |
| 2022-23 | NYK | 71 | 30 | 46.8 | 38.6 | 79.6 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 11.3 |
| 2023-24 | NYK | 36 | 20 | 39.9 | 38.7 | 62.5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 6.9 |
| Total | 153 | 24 | 44.0 | 38.5 | 75.9 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 8.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
