The New York Knicks are in the market for an NBA superstar. With a strong core to build around and draft capital that rivals anyone other than the Oklahoma City Thunder, the pieces are present to make a deal.<\/p>\n
For years, the Knicks were used only as leverage for players looking to get out of their current situations; no one wanted actually to land in New York. But, that tenor has changed around the franchise as they have what looks to be a sustainable winning product.<\/p>\n
Last offseason, it was Donovan Mitchell<\/a> who slipped through their hands. This offseason they were loosely linked to Joel Embiid<\/a> and James Harden<\/a> of the Philadelphia 76ers and Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> of the Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n Another player who the team reportedly checked in on was Zion Williamson<\/a> of the New Orleans Pelicans. Marc Berman, a former New York Post beat writer, shared the scoop while appearing on The Knicks Recap podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n “New Orleans is still not sold on Zion Williamson. Obviously, there’s a risk there, all eyes on him this season. I was told the Knicks checked in over the offseason about Zion. That could be a possibility…”<\/p>\nNBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Zion Williamson, New Orleans Pelicans & New York Knicks Updates<\/a><\/h5>\n