The New York Knicks are continuing to listen to trade offers for Kristaps Porzingis leading up to tonight's NBA Draft, and the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns have emerged as his two most serious suitors.
However, neither team is close to meeting New York's asking price, according to multiple reports.
Via ESPN's Jeff Goodman: "There have been multiple discussions between Knicks and Celtics involving Porzingis, but source told ESPN two sides not close on a deal."
Sources: BOS offered NYK its No. 3 pick, a player & an additional lottery pick that they think they can acquire tonight in a trade for KP.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) June 22, 2017
Contrary to some reports there is nothing close with the Suns and Knicks on a deal for Porzingis at this point.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) June 22, 2017
Hearing from New York side that nothing for Porzingis will happen with the Suns
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) June 22, 2017
New York had been asking for both the No. 4 pick and shooting guard Devin Booker in return for Porzingis, but Phoenix turned them down. The Suns were willing to offer the Knicks the No. 4 pick, but that wasn't enough for them.
New York's insistence on the inclusion of Devin Booker was been a dealbreaker for the Suns, leaving the Celtics as the only team actively in discussions with the Knicks at this time.
Porzingis averaged 18.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game last season.
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