Knicks-JJJ Trade Rumors HEAT UP After Shocking Grizzlies Move…

Knicks-JJJ Trade Rumors HEAT UP After Shocking Grizzlies Move…

could the New York Knicks actually pull off a blockbuster trade for one of the league’s top two-way big men a new wave of rumors is swirling and this time it’s about Jiren Jackson Jr And listen the timing of all this is pretty interesting especially with his former head coach Taylor Jenkins now officially set to interview for the Knicks head coaching job this week Could there be something bigger brewing here now yesterday news of course broke that the Memphis Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane He asked their franchise two guards sending him to the Orlando Magic for a hall of future picks The immediate reaction around the league was shock Why would Memphis break up the Jaw Bane and Triple J core but according to Clutch Points that Desmond Bane trade might have been just the beginning The Knicks were quickly named as a team with quote unique interest in Jiren Jackson Jr and discussions internally have reportedly ramped up since the Bane deal went down There’s real smoke here The proposed deal that’s being floated out there is Mikuel Bridges Mitchell Robinson the Wizards firstrounder and additional second round picks going to Memphis In return the Knicks would land Jiren Jackson Jr and sharpshooting wing John Contour That is a massive package Giving up Bridges alone would be wild since the Knicks gave up five first round picks for him But throwing in Mitch and an extra firstrounder too it just shows how aggressive New York could get for the right piece And remember Triple J is just 25 years old a former defensive player of the year and one of the best shot blocking floor spacing bigs in the league He fits right into the Knicks defensive identity and timeline Now here’s where things get even more interesting Taylor Jenkins Triple J’s former coach in Memphis is now set to be the first official head coaching interview for the Knicks job this week per Ian Begley He was Leon Rose’s former client before Rose took the Knicks job and he’s still rep by CA He’s young defensive-minded and already has a strong relationship with the Knicks front office If the Knicks are truly looking to make a splash and retool their identity you have to think there’s a possible link between the coaching search and this trade interest But hold on before you get your hopes up we do have to keep it real According to Mike Scato of Hoop Hype sources close to Memphis say the Bane trade was part of a retool not a full rebuild The Grizzlies reportedly wanted to create cap space to renegotiate and extend Jiren Jackson Jr not ship him out So for now the plan remains to build around Triple J and a returning John Morant not to tear it all down Still the Knicks will be watching closely and they’re not alone But let’s be honest here this is the Knicks we’re talking about After making the Eastern Conference Finals expectations are skyhigh Leon Rose knows this team is maybe one move away and a guy like Jiren Jackson Jr could be that missing puzzle piece Elite rim protection switchable defense corner three-point shooting And don’t forget his game would fit beautifully next to Jaylen Brunson OG Anobi and Carl Anthony Towns You give him a coach like Jenkins who’s already gotten the best out of him before that’s a scary combination So even if it feels unlikely today this is one of the stories that we’re going to have to monitor closely over the coming weeks especially if the Knicks do not land their top head coaching target like a Jason kid and especially if they announce Taylor Jenkins as their next head coach or if Memphis listens on bigger offers than expected What do you think should the Knicks go allin for Jiren Jackson Jr would you trade Mikuel Bridges and Mitch for him and could Taylor Jenkins really be the bridge to make it all happen drop your thoughts in the comments below And if you did enjoy this video make sure to hit that like button and subscribe to the channel for more Knicks news and updates you will not want to miss all summer long It’s been KNYT here and I’ll see you guys in the next one

Could the Knicks make a blockbuster trade for Jaren Jackson Jr.? After the Grizzlies shockingly dealt Desmond Bane, New York’s interest in JJJ has reportedly intensified, and now, things might be getting real. According to ClutchPoints’ Kris Pursiainen, the Knicks are seriously monitoring JJJ’s situation in Memphis.

Plus, a potential connection? Taylor Jenkins, JJJ’s former coach and now a top candidate to become the Knicks’ next head coach, is reportedly interviewing with New York this week, per Ian Begley. Could that reunion actually happen in NYC?

We break down the latest trade buzz, a real mock trade proposal involving Mikal Bridges, Mitchell Robinson, and multiple picks… and explain why this move, while unlikely, might not be impossible.

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