Knicks trade rumors: 3 players feared to be traded during the 2023-24 midseason

The New York Knicks trade rumors are heating up as the team that made a huge jump last season is expected to take the momentum further into the 2023-24 NBA season.

The Knicks improved by ten wins last season, going 47-35 and reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2013. Three moves can help the team solidify its bid for another deep playoff run.

Here are a few Knicks who can be traded during the 2023-24 NBA season:

#3 Mitchell Robinson has been in Knicks trade rumors for some time

The New York Knicks tandem with Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson has its ups and downs. But in the NBA playoffs against the Miami Heat, Robinson was exposed, and he only averaged 6.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

If there is a position that the Knicks would look to upgrade, that would be the center. Robinson, who is owed around $42 million for the next three years, has a cheap contract. The 25-year-old center can still be of service.

#2 Evan Fournier is still on the roster, surprisingly

Evan Fournier has been the subject of Knicks trade rumors for the past season, but nothing has materialized. He will come in this season with an $18.8 million contract with a $19 million team option for the 2024-25 season.

For those teams which would like to free up some cap space by next year, Fournier may be a good target. Shooting is still his best asset.

The wingman, who turns 31 on October 29, averaged 6.3 ppg, dropping from 14.1 ppg the previous season for the lowest total average since his rookie season. With Donte DiVincenzo acquired through free agency and Josh Hart filling in the forward position well, it may be a matter of time before Fournier suites up for another team.

#1 RJ Barrett can be traded for another star with a better fit

The 23-year-old RJ Barrett holds the biggest trade value for the New York Knicks. He still has four years on his contract, but his fit with Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson looked lost last year.

During the 2022-23 season, the former Duke Blue Devil provided the Knicks with 19.6 ppg, 5.0 rpg, and 2.8 assists per game. He is still a very skilled NBA player, but the Knicks are looking for the best fit to make another jump and become title contenders.

Heading to the new season, Barrett should be among the favorite Knicks trade rumor subjects.