Prior to the New York Knicks reaching the postseason, reports at the trade deadline indicated a heavy interest in New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball. In fact, rumors were flowing that the Knicks would make an offer to acquire the young guard, but instead, they rolled with Derrick Rose from the Detroit Pistons, sending Dennis Smith Jr. on his way.
While the Knicks didn’t land Ball this past season, there was still heightened interest in acquiring him during free agency, but it seems as if management is split on his pursuit.
Per Ian Begley of SNY:
The Knicks spoke to New Orleans about a potential Ball trade prior to the deadline but nothing materialized.