According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the New York Knicks made “multiple trade runs” at Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler before landing their blockbuster deal for Karl-Anthony Towns.
Among other potential trade targets, the oft-rumored Kessler seemed to be on the Knicks' radar from the get-go, but the Jazz’s sky-high demands in return for the youngster made New York give up on their efforts.
“Before coming to terms on a blockbuster swap with Minnesota for Karl-Anthony Towns mere days before the start of training camp, New York made multiple trade runs at Utah’s Walker Kessler to fill its well-chronicled void at center, league sources say.