New York Knicks Must Trade For One Of These 5 Players In 2016

By Chipper Murphy

The New York Knicks have already shaken things up by hiring a new head coach in Jeff Hornacek. Much will be made of Phil Jackson’s approach to free agency, but he must also explore trade options.

 

New York Knicks Must Trade For One Of These 5 Players In 2016
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5. Trevor Ariza, F, Houston Rockets

Trevor Ariza, F, Houston Rockets Credit: Getty Images
After this season's debacle, the Rockets will be sellers in the offseason. Trevor Ariza is a candidate who would benefit the Knicks. Despite the Rockets' poor season, Ariza continued his work as one of the league's best 3-point shooters.

5. Trevor Ariza, F, Houston Rockets

After this season's debacle, the Rockets will be sellers in the offseason. Trevor Ariza is a candidate who would benefit the Knicks. Despite the Rockets' poor season, Ariza continued his work as one of the league's best 3-point shooters.

4. Derrick Rose, PG, Chicago Bulls

Derrick Rose, PG, Chicago Bulls Credit: Getty Images
Derrick Rose has one year left on his deal and the Bulls will be more than willing to part with him. The Knicks are in a position to take a flyer on the former MVP.

4. Derrick Rose, PG, Chicago Bulls

Derrick Rose has one year left on his deal and the Bulls will be more than willing to part with him. The Knicks are in a position to take a flyer on the former MVP.

3. Tyreke Evans, G/F, New Orleans Pelicans

Tyreke Evans, G/F, New Orleans Pelicans Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
The Pelicans will be looking to trade after their disappointing 2015-16 season. Tyreke Evans can handle the ball and takes an aggressive approach on offense. The Knicks could use a player who attacks the rim like Evans.

3. Tyreke Evans, G/F, New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans will be looking to trade after their disappointing 2015-16 season. Tyreke Evans can handle the ball and takes an aggressive approach on offense. The Knicks could use a player who attacks the rim like Evans.

2. Darren Collison, PG, Sacramento Kings

Darren Collison, PG, Sacramento Kings Credit: Getty Images
A story emerged during the season explaining that the Knicks liked Collison. He may have been Rajon Rondo's backup for one season with the Kings, but Collison was better than the soon-to-be free agent.

2. Darren Collison, PG, Sacramento Kings

A story emerged during the season explaining that the Knicks liked Collison. He may have been Rajon Rondo's backup for one season with the Kings, but Collison was better than the soon-to-be free agent.

1. Dennis Schröder, PG, Atlanta Hawks

Dennis Schröder, PG, Atlanta Hawks Credit: Getty Images
The Hawks are more likely to trade Jeff Teague — the Knicks have already been linked to him — than Schroder, but Schroder is the prize in that backcourt. He's cheaper and ripe with potential.

1. Dennis Schröder, PG, Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks are more likely to trade Jeff Teague — the Knicks have already been linked to him — than Schroder, but Schroder is the prize in that backcourt. He's cheaper and ripe with potential.

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