After a disappointing first half of the season, the Knicks tried to make trades at the deadline, without success. We know that the majority of the workforce was available, including Evan Fournier. Bleacher Report even mentions an offer involving the Frenchman, who did not find a buyer.
With a 25-32 record, the Knicks are among the big disappointments of the season. The franchise had hopes of returning to the playoffs, like last year, and perhaps taking revenge on the Hawks. Instead, Tom Thibodeau’s men collapsed, with Julius Randle far from his best.
The signings of the summer did not have a big impact, like Kemba Walker, who was benched for long weeks. Evan Fournier, in form in recent weeks, also knows days “without”, like this Saturday evening against the Blazers, with the added bonus of a violent defeat.
The trade that didn’t see the light of day by the deadline for the Knicks
Still, Fournier wasn’t sure he was a Knick yet. His departure was mentioned at the deadline, but the Frenchman is still a Big Apple player. Yet, as Bleacher Report journalist Jake Fischer reports, an offer was made for Caris LeVert, but it was not accepted.
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Jake Fischer says the knicks were in Caris Levert until the 11th hour and offered Fournier and a 1st @TheStrickland @KnicksFanTv
– Kivi (@ Kivi015) February 8, 2022
Jakes Fischer says the Knicks were interested in Caris LeVert and offered Evan Fournier and a first-rounder.
Instead, the Pacers preferred the offer from the Cavaliers, who sent Ricky Rubio, a protected first-rounder and two second-rounders for the scoring guard. Not really surprising for Indiana, which also recovered Tyrese Haliburton a little later. The Knicks themselves, did not succeed in a trade at the deadline, not even for Alec Burks.
When we see the performances of LeVert, barely arrived in Cleveland, we can have regrets in New York:
Caris LeVert versus Evan Fournier? The Knicks gave it a shot, but the Pacers found a better deal elsewhere. Too bad for New York, which may have regrets. The Frenchman narrowly escaped the exchange…