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The New York Knicks are reportedly seriously considering trading down from the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.
The report indicated that the Knicks have apparently had internal conversations about moving back, potentially with a team in the 12-15 range. New York would want to obtain a young player, on a rookie contract, in a potential trade while maintaining a lottery pick this year.
However, the Knicks would standpat at No. 8 should either LaMelo Ball or James Wiseman remain on the board when they are on the clock. The organization believes Ball and Wiseman are the best prospects in the draft and would select either one if they fall.
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Of course, the likelihood of that happening remains to be seen. Ball and Wiseman are both projected to be top-five picks and figure to be off of the board at No. 8. Ball is projected to be selected first in the latest 2020 Rookie Wire NBA Mock Draft while Wiseman is slated to go second.
According to the report, if both Ball and Wiseman are gone, the Knicks would likely target former Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey in the middle of the first round, which is his projected range. The Knicks likely believe Maxey would be a good fit within their new system.
Maxey averaged 14 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31 games played last season with the Wildcats, earning Second Team All-SEC honors in the process. He is projected to be a lottery pick given his ability to impact games on both ends of the floor.
The 2020 NBA Draft is scheduled to take place on Nov. 18.
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