In a rapid-fire development, the New York Knicks traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks Thursday. It ended a relationship that began breaking down when Phil Jackson was still leading the front office, leading to the Latvian’s unhappiness with the organization’s plans.
This was not just about Porzingis, however. The Knicks traded three players and acquired three from Dallas and two draft picks. Some pieces will factor into the future while others won’t. It broke down as this:
With plenty of moving parts, how are they all impacted by this trade? Let’s take a look: