The New York Knicks have floundered through the first quarter of the NBA regular season, going 7-17 and falling to 13th in the Eastern Conference standings.
As a result of their early struggles, the Knicks have been the subject of several trade rumors.
Here we'll take a closer look at the latest buzz floating around the Big Apple.
L.A. Lakers Interested in Iman Shumpert?
According to ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard, the Los Angeles Lakers have recently contacted the Knicks to express their interest in shooting guard Iman Shumpert:
No trade is imminent, and sources say the Lakers' call was more about doing their due diligence; it's well-known Shumpert is available. The Lakers are unlikely to make a deal before the end of their current four-game trip, which concludes Tuesday night in Memphis.
Like the rest of his Knicks teammates, the 23-year-old Shumpert is struggling mightily this season, averaging just 6.6 points on 37 percent shooting from the floor.
But despite his offensive ...
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Article written by Patrick Clarke