It has been a difficult year for Wilson Chandler on and off the court. His grandfather passed away a few weeks ago and he has missed the last four games due to a left groin injury. The Knicks are considering shutting him down for the rest of the season.
Chandler is a very talented player but also a very attractive trading piece. He is turning 23-years-old in May and will be making $2.1 million next season; he has a qualifying offer for $3 million the year after.
If the Knicks sign two big free agents within the next two years, I think it makes Chandler expendable—meaning his role would change. I do not see him attempting 13 shots a game.
But what could Chandler be traded for?
New York does not have a first-round pick in this year’s or 2012 NBA Draft. However, we have seen the Knicks buy a late first-round pick from another franchise.
The third year forward is averaging career highs in points (15.3), field goal percentage (47.9) and minutes per game (35). He has overcome a slow start when he averaged 11.5 points and shot 40.5 percent in November.
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NBA Trade Rumors: Should NY Knicks Wilson Chandler be traded?
March 25th, 2010 by Hot Stove New York Leave a reply »
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