The New York Knicks need a center, but they made need to trade up for Zach Edey.
The New York Knicks make a lot of sense as a destination for Purdue center Zach Edey, who is expected to be a first-round pick in this month's NBA Draft."As incredible as Edey was at Purdue over the past two years, he remains a divisive NBA prospect with what appears to be a pretty big range. He could go in the lottery or slip into the 20s.
Edey could be in with any team in the teens, or he could slide to the Knicks towards the end of the first round. The Knicks need to ask themselves how much they want Edey. There's reason to believe New York will trade at least one of its first-round picks considering the team is looking to grow closer to a title, and adding three rookies isn't usually the best path for that.
However, the Knicks are likely going to take somebody on draft night, and you might as well take the most recognizable name that fills a need for you. If the Knicks were to strike out on Hartenstein in free agency, a center will turn more into a need than a luxury. That's why Edey is incredibly valuable for the Knicks, and if a trade makes sense to move up for him, New York should consider it.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021.
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