Since Broussard reported the internal negotiations between the Knicks and Clips I figured out a realistic 3 team trade involving 3 teams that very well could all be linked if the Knicks actually did this.
Knicks trade: Melo and Chandler to Clips/ and Felton, Shump, Hardaway or 1st round to Raptors
Clippers trade: Griffin, Jordan, and JJ Redick to Knicks
Raptors trade: Kyle Lowry
Knicks get: Griffin, Jordan, Redick, and Lowry
Clips gets: Melo and Chandler
Raptors get: Felton, Shump, and Hardaway or 1st round pick from Knicks (2018)
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=k86u55a
Let me explain: First off the Knicks and Raptors almost made the Lowry deal and it did not go through because the Knicks didn't want to give up Hardaway or a 1st round pick. If the Knicks can give up Felton, Shumpert who might be breaking out, and Hardaway a young stud guard or a 1st round pick then the Raptors would most likely take that deal. The deal breaker was Hardaway or the 1st round and the fact that the Knicks would get back so much in this entire deal shows that they can live with giving up Hardaway or the pick if they got back Reddick and Lowry in the back court. Raptors know Lowry is bolting and getting back a decent PG in Felton and two young studs which they covet is a great deal for them.
The Clippers would make this deal simply because Chris Paul is great friends with both Melo and CHandler (who he played years with). Imagine the hornets playoff teams with Paul and Chandler, now add Melo, and you have one of the best teams in the NBA. This trade would instantly put the Clippers from middle of the pack in the West to instant title contenders. Clippers win out the most in this deal. They would lose the young guys in Griffin and Jordan and a sharp shooter in Reddick but they are getting back veterans that know how to win (atleast from years past). If Melo had an allstar PG we all know he could be the Olympic Melo. And this is the only team that Melo would go to in a sign and trade scenerio and be satisfied.
The Knicks would make this deal if Melo is def leaving. They would not want to give up Chandler easily and realistically they might never, but if the Clips say we would only make this move if you threw in Chandler, then the Knicks can be satisfied with a ferocious young player in Deandrea Jordan in return. Lob city will come to NY, just with Lowry throwing the lobs who is sporting a 19 per and torched the Knicks last game for over 30 points and almost going for a triple double. Lowry knows how to break down a defense, maintain a fast paced offense and knock down the long shots for floor spacing. He is a compliment to players like Griffin and Jordan that need a PG to break down a defense. He is no Chris Paul, but Lowry is a legit starting, quick and speedy PG that gives the Knicks a young fast break offense.
The Knicks need to get younger and having Griffin for 5 years along with Jordan, Reddick for 2 years and Lowry who will hopefully be resigned gives them a young solid playoff team. The Knicks bench will also be solid with Prigioni, Smith, World Peace, Martin, and Bargnani.
Every team wins out and the Knicks can look to 2015 free agency with a team that can compete and play well at multiple positions in the mean time, with a bench that can light it up on offense and hold their own on defense.
What do you guys think?
Knicks, Clippers, and Raptors
Knicks trade: Melo and Chandler to Clips/ and Felton, Shump, Hardaway or 1st round to Raptors
Clippers trade: Griffin, Jordan, and JJ Redick to Knicks
Raptors trade: Kyle Lowry
Knicks get: Griffin, Jordan, Redick, and Lowry
Clips gets: Melo and Chandler
Raptors get: Felton, Shump, and Hardaway or 1st round pick from Knicks (2018)
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=k86u55a
Let me explain: First off the Knicks and Raptors almost made the Lowry deal and it did not go through because the Knicks didn't want to give up Hardaway or a 1st round pick. If the Knicks can give up Felton, Shumpert who might be breaking out, and Hardaway a young stud guard or a 1st round pick then the Raptors would most likely take that deal. The deal breaker was Hardaway or the 1st round and the fact that the Knicks would get back so much in this entire deal shows that they can live with giving up Hardaway or the pick if they got back Reddick and Lowry in the back court. Raptors know Lowry is bolting and getting back a decent PG in Felton and two young studs which they covet is a great deal for them.
The Clippers would make this deal simply because Chris Paul is great friends with both Melo and CHandler (who he played years with). Imagine the hornets playoff teams with Paul and Chandler, now add Melo, and you have one of the best teams in the NBA. This trade would instantly put the Clippers from middle of the pack in the West to instant title contenders. Clippers win out the most in this deal. They would lose the young guys in Griffin and Jordan and a sharp shooter in Reddick but they are getting back veterans that know how to win (atleast from years past). If Melo had an allstar PG we all know he could be the Olympic Melo. And this is the only team that Melo would go to in a sign and trade scenerio and be satisfied.
The Knicks would make this deal if Melo is def leaving. They would not want to give up Chandler easily and realistically they might never, but if the Clips say we would only make this move if you threw in Chandler, then the Knicks can be satisfied with a ferocious young player in Deandrea Jordan in return. Lob city will come to NY, just with Lowry throwing the lobs who is sporting a 19 per and torched the Knicks last game for over 30 points and almost going for a triple double. Lowry knows how to break down a defense, maintain a fast paced offense and knock down the long shots for floor spacing. He is a compliment to players like Griffin and Jordan that need a PG to break down a defense. He is no Chris Paul, but Lowry is a legit starting, quick and speedy PG that gives the Knicks a young fast break offense.
The Knicks need to get younger and having Griffin for 5 years along with Jordan, Reddick for 2 years and Lowry who will hopefully be resigned gives them a young solid playoff team. The Knicks bench will also be solid with Prigioni, Smith, World Peace, Martin, and Bargnani.
Every team wins out and the Knicks can look to 2015 free agency with a team that can compete and play well at multiple positions in the mean time, with a bench that can light it up on offense and hold their own on defense.
What do you guys think?