Trade rumors surrounding the New York Knicks are starting to ramp up as recent reports have suggested they are interested in one player to bolster their bench. As the Knicks navigate their rotation without backup center Mitchell Robinson, one Western Conference guard has come up in recent reports.
According to Evan Sidery of Forbes , the Knicks are one of several contending teams that have inquired about Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson. New York, along with the LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Denver Nuggets have reached out.
The Clippers, Knicks, Lakers and Nuggets are among contending teams who have inquired about Jordan Clarkson on the trade market. The Jazz are seeking a promising prospect and/or draft capital in exchange for Clarkson. pic.twitter.com/Xv8hQkhKZM
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) December 23, 2024
The Knicks have been playing on a short rotation with Robinson out until late January or February . Guards Miles McBride and Cameron Payne have received the most time off the bench, along with Precious Achiuwa who recently returned from injury. However, the bench isn’t quite where it should be if New York wants to firmly put itself in title contention…