The New York Knicks are going to be a team to keep a very close eye on ahead of the NBA trade deadline. They already swung a deal with the Atlanta Hawks to acquire Cam Reddish and could look to make more moves. One intriguing potential trade target could be Toronto Raptors veteran point guard Goran Dragic.
Dragic has been mentioned as a potential target for quite a few hopeful contenders. For the Knicks, he would bring consistency, leadership, and stability to the back-court.
Bleacher Report has suggested that Dragic could be a potential trade target for the Knicks ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
Dragic could be a far more affordable option, as the 35-year-old is currently away from the Raptors awaiting a trade or buyout. He should be well rested after appearing in just five games this season and would give the Knicks a solid scorer and playmaker in the backcourt.
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As the article mentioned, Dragic has only played in five games this season for the Raptors. However, he is a veteran and will be ready to play for whoever decides to acquire him.
In the five games he has played, Dragic averaged 8.0 points per game to go along with 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists. While the numbers don’t look great, neither is his situation in Toronto. Looking at last year’s numbers with the Miami Heat would give a much better look at what the Knicks would be getting.
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During the 2020-21 season with Miami, Dragic averaged 13.4 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game. He shot 43.2 percent from the floor overall and knocked down 37.3 percent of his three-point attempts. Dragic may not be fast and athletic anymore, but he is stable and can score the basketball.
Most fans would love to see the Knicks pull off a flashy trade for a star. That could still be a possibility, but a move like this would make a lot of sense as well. Goran Dragic may not end up being a target, but it’s something to keep an eye on.
