The latest trade buzz around the New York Knicks involves a current Charlotte Hornet.
Per Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Knicks are one of several teams "expressing interest" in a trade for Nick Richards, who is set to be one of the cherished interior prospects at the transactional deadline. The Knicks are not alone, as Sidery lists Denver, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Sacramento, and the Los Angeles Lakers are potential suitors as well.
Richards, 27, is in the midst of his fifth season in Charlotte and is tied for the team lead in rebounds at 7.7 per game. He has had to take on a larger role in the Hornets' interior with Mark Williams out due for the year due to an injury and is also putting up 9.