The New York Knicks are expected to be pretty busy heading into the 2024 NBA trade deadline, and guard Quentin Grimes appears to be one of the team's most notable trade chips.
SNY's Ian Begley reported that Grimes is “in the middle of everything” regarding the team's trade deadline negotiations. Grimes is aware of the rumors and is only trying to eliminate them, as teams he is interested in include the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, and Utah Jazz. He said that.
According to Begley, Grimes “has been rumored to be traded since his rookie year, so I just try to come to the team every day and do my job and be professional.” “Every time I step on the court, I just give 100 percent. Rumors are bound to happen. I just step on the court and do everything I can to help this team win.”
Begley reported that the Knicks are looking for a “second ball handler off the bench” or “backup big man” to strengthen the depth of their roster and prepare for the postseason. New York would be interested in players such as Wizards center Daniel Gafford and Hawks forward AJ Griffin, but there should be plenty of options on the market that fit the team's needs.
Grimes played in 42 games this season, averaging 7.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He started in only 18 of those games. This is a reduction in his role from last season, when he started 66 of the 71 games he played, and his stats are down a bit as well, as he averaged 11.3, 3.2 and 2.1 in 2022-23.
Still, the 23-year-old has plenty of time to develop and could find success in a further role with another franchise. He's likely to get it with one of the three teams mentioned, and the Knicks' potential return could strengthen the roster as the franchise gears up for a solid run in the postseason. There is a gender.
