The offseason for the New York Knicks began with a disgruntled young star leaving the country without having an exit meeting with his team. Amid the open discussions Knicks team president Phil Jackson had about trading Carmelo Anthony and finding him a new home, Kristaps Porzingis was apparently upset with how things went down. Some speculated where he could go but it appeared the Knicks were not looking to move on from him. Something apparently has changed.
Just a few days before the 2017 NBA Draft, the Knicks are reportedly having discussions with teams about dealing the Latvian big man and selecting another foreign stretch big to replace him.
Following from Adrian Wojnarowski of the Vertical.
Sources: As teams become aware Phil Jackson isn't ruling out possibility of trading Kristaps Porzingis, frenzy of interest is growing today.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 20, 2017
Sources: Phil Jackson met with Lauri Markkanen in New York on Monday, a player whom he's considering at No. 8 should Knicks move Porzingis. https://t.co/44d8EqMoBm
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 20, 2017
Where could KP go? The possibilities are endless but it is important to note that Porzingis would be eligible to sign a super max for his new team, wherever that may be.