Both the Knicks and Clippers are teams that can't make it to the playoffs, which means both teams have been disappointing teams this past season. Both the Knicks and clippers are teams that need to make a move this offseason, so is there a possibility of a push for a trade between the two teams?
US media Greg Patuto gave the following trading proposals:
Knicks get: 9.2 million trade exception
Clippers get: Kemba Walker, 2023 second-round pick (from jazz)
Kemba Walker is a player who joined the Knicks after reaching a buyout deal with the Thunder last offseason, and the Knicks signed Walker to a $17.8 million contract, but he is no longer an important part of the Knicks' tactical system, which is why he is on the shelf.
Because of this, the Knicks need to send Walker to a team that really needs to strengthen the depth of the point guard, and the Clippers are exactly that, let alone get Walker without sacrificing any important chips.
In this deal, the Clippers need to send out the $9.7 million trade exception from Ibaka's trade with the Bucks, and the Clippers can get Kemba Walker in addition to the 2023 second-round draft pick from the Jazz.
Kemba Walker is still a very good addition to the Clippers, and he will also be able to play with george and Leonard in this Clippers team. For the Knicks, getting a 9.2 million deal exception would free up enough salary space for the team to sign young players or strengthen rotations.
Overall, even if it's not a blockbuster deal, it's going to be good for both sides.