New York Knicks trade deadline: 5 forwards to target amid Julius Randle's potential 6-to-16 week absence

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#3 PJ Tucker

PJ Tucker is healthy but the LA Clippers have found their rhythm without the veteran power forward. He hasn’t played in over two months so the Clippers could be open to trading him. Tucker hasn’t had a ton of minutes this season so he should be ready if he gets traded to the Knicks.

The 2021 champ is not known for his offense but he will put everything on the floor with his defense, hustle and leadership. New York could use him to take over some of the minutes left by Julius Randle for a second-round pick.

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#2 Naji Marshall

The New Orleans Pelicans’ depth at the forward position has hardly allowed Naji Marshall to play. He is averaging 18.2 minutes per game and will become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

The New York Knicks could try to acquire him for two second-round picks. Marshall can play either of the forward slots and could blossom outside of the shadows of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Herb Jones and Trey Murphy.

Marshall’s defense, hustle and 37.6% shooting will boost the Knicks sans Julius Randle.

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#1 Royce O’Neale

The Brooklyn Nets forward is on an expiring contract and will become an unrestricted free agent next season. For two second-round picks, the New York Knicks could entice the Nets to trade O’Neale to them.

O’Neale doesn’t have Julius Randle’s versatility but he is a solid defender and is a career 38.0% shooter from deep. He is a no-nonsense player that Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau loves. The former Utah Jazz stalwart could immediately take over Randle’s spot in the lineup.

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