ESPN reported Friday that the Knicks are considering trading the No. 3 overall pick in the June 20 draft to the Hawks for picks Nos. 8 and 10. The Hawks are not considering that deal because, as I hear it, they hadn’t heard from the Knicks about a trade as of Friday afternoon.
That’s not to say the Hawks aren’t open to trading up. I believe they’d do it if they decide they must one of the players available after Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. The Pelicans will pick Williamson No. 1 and the Grizzlies reportedly are keen on Morant at No.