OG Anunoby and Dejounte Murray are considered important in the search for a defensive improvement for the New York Knicks, who have been suffering from the issue
According to the journalist Michael Scottofrom “HoopsHype”, the executives of New York Knicks They have their eye on two players to be able to pursue until the end of the exchange window, in February 2024: OG Anunobyof Toronto RaptorsIt is Dejounte Murrayof Atlanta Hawks. The two players are seen as great defenders and can make the franchise New York more solid in the search for the playoffs.
Mitchell Robinsona pivot considered the team’s best defender, is out of the 2023/24 season due to a serious injury to his left ankle, causing the coach Tom Thibodeau rethink their scheme and the players could have a positive impact on the defense. The Knicks asked the NBA the salary exception appeal for the injured player. The amount is around US$7.8 million, something that represents 50% of the athlete’s salary.
Currently, the New Yorkers are in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, with 16 wins and 11 losses. NBA insiders believe that if the Knicks bring in an impact player on defense, they could go from supporting role to a possible contender in the league’s playoffs. As OG Anunoby is a very important piece on your team and Dejounte Murray is one of the biggest stars on your team, negotiations are likely to be delicate and complicated. The positive side is that the team has numerous choices of Draft.
Source: sportbuzz
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