The New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans once discussed an Anthony Davis trade earlier this year, when Kristaps Porzingis was on the roster and Dell Demps still led the New Orleans front office. Much has changed since, but maybe not working together.
Per SNY’s Ian Begley, the Pelicans “were quietly gathering some intel” on Kevin Knox, New York’s 2018 first-round pick.
While the ties to previous events are obvious, Begley noted how this is a normal practice for teams to learn about opposing players:
Now, it’s common for teams to gather information on players.