The New York Knicks are a middle-of-the-pack team waiting for the next available star to lift them to become a legitimate playoff contender.
Could that be Zach LaVine?
Mike Scotto of Hoopshype said on Thursday’s podcast that the Knicks are among several NBA teams that rival executives are keeping an eye on who could be interested in trading for LaVine if the underwhelming Chicago Bulls decide to blow it up.
Joining the Knicks on that list are the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, and Miami Heat.
Among that list, the Knicks are the clear frontrunners if the Bulls want a haul of draft picks to start a full-scale rebuild.