Knicks offseason rumors have already gained traction, as crew president Leon Rose may be prepared to make a giant splash earlier than his crew even steps on the court docket subsequent season.

However sources are telling SNY’s Ian Begley that RJ Barrett will probably be stored in thoughts if any transfer is being thought of.

Here is what he mentioned in his most up-to-date Knicks Mailbag:

“One different word on the offseason strategy: a number of folks in contact with decision-makers at MSG say they anticipate that the Knicks will take a participant’s match with/affect on RJ Barrett under consideration when contemplating a possible transfer.”

Potential strikes that Begley is referencing is for a veteran like Chris Paul or Russell Westbrook, who each may very well be on the buying and selling block. These could be pricey contracts to tackle, and if they do not match with a key cog like Barrett, it would not be a sensible commerce.

In fact, whoever the Knicks choose within the 2020 NBA Draft may also maintain Barrett and the remainder of the roster in thoughts. Barrett was the Knicks’ third general decide in 2019, and he has confirmed promise together with his potential to attain anyplace on the ground. Enhancements on either side of his recreation should be made, however Rose has religion in head coach Tom Thibodeau and his workers to carry out one of the best in Barrett and the remainder of the kids.

That is why a report like this is smart. Sure, a veteran coming in may take beneficial minutes away from some younger items, however somebody like Barrett should not be hindered by that. If Paul or Westbrook did get traded to New York, Barrett’s enjoying time should not be affected at two-guard.

We’ll see what Rose and his crew take into account, however Barrett seems to be a participant they’ve a variety of religion in to be an affect participant now and down the highway. In fact, that is what you hope for in a high draft decide.