An interesting rumor about the New York Knicks reveals that the team actually attempted to acquire a key member of the 2022 champion Golden State Warriors over the summer.
The Knicks have had a very active offseason. After earning the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs last season, the franchise made a pair of monster trades for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns to bolster the roster for a title run before the season.
However, for much of the summer, the organization was in the market for centers. First, because they lost starting center Isaiah Hartenstein to free agency. But second, because his replacement in the starting five, Mitchell Robinson, wouldn’t be ready until 2025 after offseason surgery.
The organization was linked to several players on the trade market, including Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler. However, on Monday, Hoops Hype NBA insider Michael Scotto revealed that the Knicks were among several teams that were in talks with the Golden State Warriors for veteran center Kevon Looney.