What the Knicks will do if they miss out on Zion Williamson

#2: Trade Down in the lottery

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If the New York Knicks believe that Zion is the only franchise-changing prospect this year, and don't like either of RJ Barrett or Ja Morant, their best option may be to trade down the draft order to acquire other picks or more young talent.

Teams like Phoenix and Chicago, who are desperately looking for a point guard and would absolutely love the opportunity to get Ja Morant, could leave the door open for the Knicks to trade down their pick and grab one of the many young talented players the Suns and Bulls have on their roster as well as a pick.

This will further their progress in reaching the playoffs for the first time in a long time and will be a win-win trade for both parties.