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Lakers can trade for former MVP in potential Talen Horton-Tucker package

By Jason Reed

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after fouling Reggie Jackson #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 25: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after fouling Reggie Jackson #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter at Crypto.com Arena on February 25, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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Why the New York Knicks could say yes to this trade:

The fact of the matter for the New York Knicks is that the ceiling of the team, as currently constructed, is around 44-38 with a first-round playoff exit. That is similar to what the Knicks did two seasons ago and is much better than they did last season.

In reality, the Knicks should be in the market of blowing it up, getting the contracts off the books and getting assets in return. That is why they are a logical destination for a Russell Westbrook salary dump but neither the Lakers nor Knicks seem interested in that, which is silly.

Derrick Rose does not make the Knicks a contender and instead of keeping someone who could potentially get worse as time goes on and has not been the healthiest, the Knicks are better off obtaining someone with future value.

The Lakers are in a position to contend and what that immediate talent. The Knicks should be in a position to acquire future talent to help build around R.J. Barrett. While THT is not the most valuable young player, Rose also does not have much value because of the injury concerns.

If the Knicks are not going to do the smartest thing and start over fresh around Barrett, they should at least trade some of the older players that they do have for younger players.

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Getting THT and a second-round pick for Rose is probably the ceiling for Rose’s trade value, making this a win-win for both sides.

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