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New York Knicks trading for Kemba Walker makes too much sense

Two weeks into January means NBA trade season is upon us, and with that, a big decision awaits the New York Knicks.

Should they buy or sell?

At 20-24, things are brighter than predicted, but a trade could vastly improve the Knicks’ circumstance.

In particular, the acquisition of Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker could do New York a lot of good. At 27-years-old, the former UConn product has become one of the best scorers in the game, and arguably a top-25 player in the NBA.

It may sound ridiculous to think that the Hornets would trade their former ninth overall pick who they set out to build the franchise around, but as they currently sit 12th in the Eastern Conference and Walker is set to be a free agent in 2019,

Marc Stein of The New York Times claims it’s a real possibility:

“The Michael Jordan-owned Hornets are going nowhere.