The New York Knicks were confident in their roster heading into the playoffs last year.
It seemed like they were rolling, perhaps on their way to upsetting a few of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
Unfortunately for them, several of their key players got injured, making it effectively impossible for them to go on the deep run they imagined.
After falling short of an NBA title, the Knicks immediately went to work in the offseason, starting to re-tool their roster for the 2024-2025 campaign.
They made a massive move to acquire Mikal Bridges, freeing him from the clutches of the Brooklyn Nets.
Bridges was an unexpected trade, but it showed the rest of the league that the Knicks meant business.
They have also made a few smaller moves, but their recent blockbuster trade for Karl Anthony-Towns once again indicated that they’re not messing around.
While many believed this to be their last major play of the preseason, the Knicks might have something else up their sleeve.
According to analyst and reporter Kris Pursiainen, the Knicks have reportedly talked about adding Marcus Smart into the fold.
The New York Knicks have had internal discussions about a potential deal for Marcus Smart per sources familiar with the situation.
NYK has had rumored interest in Smart before. No deal is imminent but several sources indicated the Knicks are willing to be active on the market. pic.twitter.com/RZZzIFRKS0
— Kris Pursiainen (@krispursiainen) October 5, 2024
Smart is a veteran who could certainly add depth to this roster if nothing else.
He made a big impact on the Memphis Grizzlies’ roster after he was traded there from the Boston Celtics, and could do the same for the Knicks.
This team is doing whatever they can to take down the likes of the Celtics and the Miami Heat, and a trade for Smart could help them accomplish their goals.
