Knicks should learn from past, move on from Mitchell Robsinon, and trade for this disgruntled center
Knicks should learn from past, move on from Mitchell Robsinon, and trade for this disgruntled center originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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If we’ve seen anything over most of the past decade in the NBA, it’s that running things back with the championship core typically doesn’t lead to another championship. We’ve had a different champion every year for nearly a decade now, and there is something to be said about that.
The NBA is at its height in terms of parity, and that’s a good thing for the league.
However, it’s also something the New York Knicks have to consider, as after winning a championship, there’s definitely a feeling that New York wants to get back to the mountaintop, and rightfully so.
One name in particular that could make a lot of sense to move on from is Mitchell Robinson. Robinson had a brutal NBA Finals, and aside from his game-winning offensive rebound in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs, it was largely a terrible series for him.
Making a move for a center to pair with Karl-Anthony Towns should be a priority, and somebody like Walker Kessler could make sense. Kessler is reportedly frustrated with not having an extension in Utah, and it could make ideal sense for a team like the Knicks.
“Difficult day for the Jazz on the optics front,” Sam Amick wrote on X. “Here you have Darryn Peterson refusing to work out for the team with the No. 2 pick, one year after Ace Bailey did the same. Meanwhile, sources tell @TheAthletic that a player who does want to be there — big man Walker Kessler — is at odds with the front office over his lack of an extension offer last summer and the current handling of his restricted free agency.”
A lot of this will come down to what Kessler wants, as it isn’t exactly like the Knicks have a slew of money they want to spend, or can even spend.
Unfortunately, that’s the one harsh reality the Knicks will have to deal with as they try to get better this offseason. However, if they can make it work, Kessler would be a perfect player.
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