Knicks interested in Jordan Clarkson, Jazz ready to move
The New York Knicks are interested in Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, and the Jazz would have no hesitation in moving him if the price was right, according to Tony Jones.
From Mr. Jones' article:
With less than two weeks until the NBA trade deadline, the phone continues to ring for the Utah Jazz. a lot.
That makes sense. The Jazz have short-term contracts, talent and assets that make them attractive to other teams around the league. They have a front office that isn't afraid or hesitant to make a move if they think it's right for the franchise.
Jordan Clarkson and Kelly Olynyk are receiving the most interest, league officials said. This is separate from star forward Lauri Markkanen, who is coveted around the league, but from the Jazz's perspective, this player is almost untouchable.
In Clarkson's case, the New York Knicks are among the teams showing interest.
This falls in line with other rumors we've seen regarding Jordan Clarkson and Kelly Olynyk. The question is, what will the actual deal be?
As we previously covered from Ian Begley, the Jazz are clearly interested in Quentin Grimes and could free up some salary if they accept Evan Fournier's contract. If such a trade were to happen, the Knicks would certainly have to send a first-round pick to Utah. Clarkson is a better player than Grimes and will be in charge of signing Fournier. Fournier's contract expires at the end of this season, so it won't have much of an impact on the Jazz, but Utah will ultimately give the Knicks Jordan Clarkson. The Knicks and Jazz have a history of voltage trades, including the failed Donovan Mitchell trade last offseason, but how can they pull off this one?
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