As many New York Knicks fans have probably said countless times throughout the team's 70-year history, the team needs a better point guard. With the trade deadline one week away, could the front office make a deal to solve this perpetual problem?
Phil Jackson doesn't think so.
During MSG's broadcast of the Knicks' game versus the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, Al Trautwig asked him, "What are the chances Knicks fans might have a trade to talk about before the deadline?"
Jackson's response: "Very slim opportunity for us to trade. We're looking for something, we're open to it, but it's not a pursuit."
Of course, the Knicks could sit back and wait until Russell Westbrook starts entertaining suitors during the 2017 offseason. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, the Knicks have "a real chance" at Oklahoma City's triple-double machine and "New York and [Kristaps] Porzingis have his attention."
For fans who have just witnessed a 1-10 losing skid, that seems like an awfully long time to wait.
Sounds like the Knicks execs need a little help. For their ...
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