The Thunder reportedly tried to offer away Chris Paul final offseason, however groups – together with the Knicks – stated no.

Paul had a resurgent season. He confirmed management in an imperfect scenario. His contract is now one 12 months shorter and $38,506,482 cheaper.

What would it not take to get him now?

Marc Berman of the New York Submit:

Oklahoma Metropolis normal supervisor Sam Presti probably will need a first-round choose and a younger prospect nonetheless on his rookie contract, a number of league officers consider.

In response to the supply, that younger participant ideally could be Knox

So far as a normal framework, that makes some sense. However there are points that might swing worth considerably. Which first-round choose, and the way is it protected? How would the opposite staff match Paul’s $41,358,814 wage for subsequent season? (The Knicks may open sufficient cap house to soak up Paul’s wage outright or may favor to unload Julius Randle.)

And naturally, the precise prospect is a large variable.

Does Berman’s supply know Presti particularly likes Kevin Knox? Or is the supply simply speculating primarily based on Presti’s normal fondness for athletic wings? I wouldn’t assume both approach. However New York is perhaps prepared to half with Knox.

If this doesn’t work out for the Knicks, they may at all times transfer onto one other star.

Rumor: Thunder need first-rounder, prospect (like Knicks’ Kevin Knox) for Chris Paul initially appeared on NBCSports.com