Two outcomes have seemed likely for the Knicks with the No. 3 overall pick since the lottery a couple of weeks ago: draft R.J. Barrett (or Jarrett Culver), or trade the pick in a package for Anthony Davis (or some other star).
Looks like we have a new wrinkle to add to this situation. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, the Knicks are at least entertaining the idea of trading back with Atlanta for the Nos. 8 and 10 picks in the draft:
New York has explored the possibility of trading back in the lottery, sources told ESPN, perhaps to acquire pieces that better complement potential high-volume All-Star free agents (such as Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving).