Knicks Title Talk? NBA Trade Deadline Needs & 3 Impact Targets

Honorable Mention: Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz

The Knicks have been among the teams linked to the Jazz's scorer. With New York looking to add another scoring option at the deadline, Jordan Clarkson could be the perfect candidate for that role. The 31-year-old is averaging 17.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists this season on 41.7% shooting from the floor. While his oncoming salary of $23.4 million is a bit steep, especially for a potential rental, the Knicks have the assets and the salaries, such as Evan Fournier's $18.8 million contract, to put together a package for Utah. Clarkson would be an interesting fit under Tom Thibodeau, but with the Knicks linked to the sparkplug, it's worth noting as a possibility.

Bruce Brown, Toronto Raptors

Bruce Brown may be one of the more coveted names on the trade block before the deadline. The former Pacer cashed out in free agency after being a vital part of the Nuggets' championship run last season. However, Brown was involved in the trade that sent Pascal Siakam to Indiana from Toronto. With rumors that the Raptors are interested in moving the two-way player ahead of the deadline, there may not be a better spot for him than the Knicks. Brown brings intensity and grit to the table, which fits the typical mold that Thibodeau looks for. If the Knicks could land the 27-year-old versatile forward, New York could have one of the league's most fun and dangerous rotations.

Dejounte Murray, Atlanta Hawks

Dejounte Murray is arguably the biggest name swirling around the NBA world ahead of the deadline. The Knicks were once considered frontrunners to land the playmaker when he was shipped out of San Antonio, but the Spurs opted to send him to Atlanta. However, he may be on the move again after the duo of Trae Young and Murray has not pushed the Hawks to the top of the East. While there's no telling how the Knicks front office views a backcourt of Brunson and Murray, they previously felt strongly about the fit. With trade assets and salaries like Evan Fournier at their disposal, Murray could be in play if New York opts to pursue him.

Alec Burks, Detroit Pistons

Alec Burks has made a career as a bucket-getter off the bench. The journeyman has played for seven franchises and has been a quality scorer for nearly all of them. Burks spent two seasons in New York from 2020 to 2022 and served as a consistent scorer off the bench. The six-foot-five shooting guard is averaging 12.3 points while shooting 39.2% from three-point range this season. He could provide the Knicks with an extra ball handler to run the bench unit, which can put stress on opposing defenses.

Honorable Mention: Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz

The Knicks have been among the teams linked to the Jazz's scorer. With New York looking to add another scoring option at the deadline, Jordan Clarkson could be the perfect candidate for that role. The 31-year-old is averaging 17.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists this season on 41.7% shooting from the floor. While his oncoming salary of $23.4 million is a bit steep, especially for a potential rental, the Knicks have the assets and the salaries, such as Evan Fournier's $18.8 million contract, to put together a package for Utah. Clarkson would be an interesting fit under Tom Thibodeau, but with the Knicks linked to the sparkplug, it's worth noting as a possibility.