A Trade That Makes Sense For The Knicks

With the draft around the corner I’m putting my Donnie Walsh mask on and conjuring up some fake NBA trades that would make sense.

- Knicks trade David Lee (sign and trade) and Jared Jefferies for Tracy McGrady.

Tracy makes 23 million this year and after last seasons playoff run without him it’s safe to assume the Rockets are ready to cut the cord. Jefferies makes 6.5 million (for two more seasons) and the Knicks would love to dump him to get further under the cap in 2010. While he is grossly overpaid he could be a capable role player for a playoff team. The Rockets would also add desperately needed front court depth with Lee and be able to trot out a much stronger squad in 2010.

The Knicks would take a flier on McGrady who still has superstar potential. Hopefully he will be motivated by being in a “contract year.”

Depending on how much Lee’s contract is the Knicks might actually need to add salary to make this trade happen. The Knicks could send Cuttino Mobley (who’s contract is 80% guaranteed by insurance) and 1.2 million in cash to make up the difference.

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