The New York Knicks have agreed to trade All-Star power forward Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks. Early in the day there were multiple reports that Porzingis had informed Knicks brass of his issues with the team and its long-term plans. This was followed by reports the Knicks explore trades for him leading up to the deadline.
However, nobody expected a deal to be consummated this quickly.
First there was this:
New York and Dallas are in deep discussions on a trade that would send Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavericks and Dennis Smith Jr.