Knicks send Kristaps Porzingis to Mavericks in blockbuster trade
The New York Knicks are entering a new era as they have traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks. The blockbuster deal was completed on Thursday afternoon.
New York will always have a special place in my heart.
Grateful for everybody who made this journey so special for my family and I. pic.twitter.com/q923ul3Wk4— Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) February 1, 2019
New York will bring back Dennis Smith Jr. and clear a bunch of salary in the deal, receiving the expiring contracts of DeAndre Jordan and Wesley Matthews and sending Tim Hardaway Jr. and Courtney Lee to the Mavericks.
The Knicks will also get two future first-round picks from the Mavericks.
Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t played a game this season, but he was reportedly due for another evaluation in mid-February.
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He has been dealing with an ACL injury all season, and he was traded the same day he reportedly voiced dissatisfaction with the team on Thursday.
Porzingis has career averages of 17.8 points and 7.1 rebounds, while shooting 36 percent from 3-point range. He could be a terrific component for the Mavericks if he’s able to fully recover. First, however, he needs to recover.
The Mavericks have a bright future one way or another with Doncic.
