NY / ORL Trade Idea

 I definitely like it for Orlando. To get 2 top 10 picks in this draft would be ideal, although I’m not sure carter will be available at 9. They would also get something in return for Gordon instead of losing him for nothing or paying him big money. My guess is that the Knicks would try to attach Noah’s contract, which would likely be a deal killer. 

For the Knicks I’m not as sure. Gordon/ Porzingis could be an intriguing frontcourt, but I disagree that this team is really anywhere near contention right now, especially with Porzingis sidelined for what could be most of the season. They are still rebuilding and the best way to do that is through the draft, which is why I’d be hesitant to give up any lottery pick at this point. They’d have to be really enamored with Gordon and be willing to commit to him long-term on a big salary as one of their foundational pieces going forward. I’m not sure he has shown enough yet to make that type of commitment.

It’s an interesting idea but my guess is the Knicks would ultimately pass.

 I don’t think this trade is terrible, but your assertion that NY is more ready to compete right now is not correct. KP will be out half the year or more next year, and as a Knicks fan I would much rather have the young controllable player available at 9 than trade for Gordon and have to pay him big money.

 I think a much better plan for NY would be to stand pat, and use the #9 pick, have Fizdale set a culture and try to develop the young talent already on the roster. In all likelihood we should have a top 5 pick in 2019 to pair with #9 this year, KP, and a good amount of cap space for the 2019 free agency cycle.

 2018-19 is pretty much going to be a lost season for the Knicks, so I’d rather stay away from adding a big money acquisition like Gordon (although he’s still young and very talented), and develop the young controllable talent already on the roster until KP is back to 100% and we have some cap room to work with for the 2019-2020 season.  

 I gave a thumbs up as I like the trade and reasons given for both teams

 Can Orlando trade a RFA? Gordon is a RFA this summer, don’t think you can do that. 

 other than the fact orlando cant trade Gordon, it’s not a terrible idea from their side. They should restart the time frame for their core with some young talent and Isaac will be a power forward. on new York’s side, I don’t think Porzingis wants to play center most of the time and Gordon is better suited at the 4. With Porzingis out most of next year New York would never do this, they’d rather be bad next year and let the 8 pick and Frank develop with lots of touches free from high expectations, and rest their hopes on a high 2019 draft pick.

Ny is screwed as long as they have that Dolan guy who kicked Charles Oakley out of the Madison square garden. So your point doesn’t matter

 I don’t think K.P is overelly keen on playing Center-Kanter played it most of the time, which means you would essentially be getting Gordon to be a 6th man.

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Do you really want to max out Gordon? As they would be locked into THjr,Gordon and Soon to be K.P…

Which doesn’t exactly make me go they are close to contending and would be close to be capped out.. 

They probably should go the following route for 1-3 seasons- Move some of the bad deals ,semi Tank to get some reasonable picks/Develop players  and then be players in Free agency in 2020/2021..

Build around K.P,Frank N(if you can develop him into something special),this years pick and one more reasonable pick and add at least allstar level free agents to round out the rest. 

If they were dead set on doing something this season they would be better off maxing out D.J,Capella or Decent center(Cousins if you believe he will return to at least 90%) and keeping their pick and drafting best available than going after Gordon. Well that is unless you can convince K.P to somehow play Center full time that is..