NBA Trade Rumours: 3 Point Guards that the New York Knicks should target

The current NBA season has once again been rough for the New York Knicks. They entered the season having failed to reach the playoffs in more than half a decade, and things have once again failed to improve on the court. The New York team has lost nine of its last ten games, and as we approach the halfway point of the 18/19 season, the Knicks hold a dismal record of 10-30.

With the Knicks already way out of playoff contention, the franchise has turned its attention to building a team for the 19/20 NBA season. It is widely believed that the organization is targeting All-Star free agents such as Kevin Durant, although the roster still needs to improve in areas such as the point guard position.

In recent years, the Knicks have failed to find a permanent point guard, and the team's current pool of guards are both inexperienced and inconsistent. So here we will assess three different guards that the New York Knicks should target in 2019.

#3 Dennis Smith Jr.

Marc Stein and the New York Times last month reported that the Dallas Mavericks were considering a trade for Dennis Smith Jr., which was a major development as Smith was one of the best newcomers of the 17/18 NBA season.

After being selected with the 9th overall pick by the Mavericks, the 21-year-old averaged 15.2 points, 5.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. While Smith has been outshined by Luka Doncic this season, the young guard has still continued to improve, and Smiths field goal percentage has drastically improved.

The 21-year-old is still undoubtedly an exciting prospect, and if the rumours of his availability are true, the Knicks should explore a trade by including the likes of Tim Hardaway Jr.

#2 Terry Rozier

Terry Rozier is currently in a difficult situation with the Boston Celtics. Rozier is a starting caliber point guard, who has impressed whenever he has got onto the court, although the Celtics are currently attempting to convince Kyrie Irving to sign a new max contract. If an extension is agreed upon, Rozier's path to the Celtics starting lineup would be permanently blocked, and Rozier himself has stated in the past that he has no desire to be a bench player.

This means that Rozier may become available for a trade. While he could be available before the trade deadline, a summer move is much more likely as the Celtics will be looking to offload talent in order to make an offer for Anthony Davis. Rozier himself is still just 24, and despite the fact that he is still developing, he would offer a major upgrade on the Knicks current point guard options.

#1 Kemba Walker

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Kemba Walker was drafted ninth overall by the Charlotte Hornets back in 2011, and he has remained with the team ever since. The 28-year-old has not averaged less than 17 points per game since his rookie season, and Walker's performances over the past two seasons have been rewarded with back to back All-Star appearances.

During the 18/19 season, Walker has taken his performances to the next level, and at the halfway stage of the season, the Hornets man is averaging 25.1 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game.

Walker will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, and if the Knicks can pull off a deal for the point guard, it would represent a major signal of intent from the organization. With Walker originating from New York, the Knicks may have an advantage, although the All-Star may only be willing to join if the team can also attract Kevin Durant during the postseason.