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New York Knicks: 5 Teams That Could Trade For Kristaps Porzingis

By Kenneth Teape

Feb 10, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) warms up before a game against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) warms up before a game against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Knicks: 5 Teams That Could Trade For Kristaps Porzingis
December 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) shoots against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers are in a position they are not used to being. The Lakers are rebuilding and are in the midst of the longest playoff drought in franchise history. They have added a ton of talent to the roster in recent seasons thanks to the NBA Draft, and are looking to make real strides under Luke Walton. One way to make a big stride is by adding someone of Porzingis’ caliber.

The Lakers have a young core that Porzingis would fit right alongside. They want to get up and down the court, a playing style that Porzingis would excel in. The Lakers have intriguing prospects up and down their roster at virtually every position, but President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson does not believe any have star potential; Porzingis does.

The Lakers would be a good trade partner for the Knicks. They have a ton of young players that would help the Knicks restock their roster for the future. The Lakers could have another top-three pick at their disposal this year, which would give them another young prospect.

The Lakers passed on Porzingis in the 2015 NBA Draft to select point guard D’Angelo Russell. Could the Lakers pair them together? Or would Russell be the centerpiece of a theoretical package going back to the Knicks?

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