Barely two weeks in the and Knicks are on the verge of making a major move. Iman Shumpert has been a pleasant surprise for the team for the past couple of years and his perimeter defense has been refreshing. But in order to compete in the East, management apparently feels a move is needed.
Shumpert and Kenneth Faried of the Nuggets have been rumored to be in trade talks involving one another. Could be both good and bad for both teams.
Talks between the Knicks and Nuggets centered around a deal that would send Iman Shumpert to Denver for forward Kenneth Faried have intensified in recent days, the Daily News has learned.
According to a league source, no deal is imminent although the struggling Knicks feel they need to make a move to bolster their banged up front court.
Tyson Chandler is out at least one month after breaking his leg last week while both Amar’e Stoudemire and Kenyon Martin have been placed on a minute’s restriction because if their health.
Shumpert, a former first pick, has fallen out of favor with both head coach Mike Woodson and owner James Dolan. And with J.R. Smith promoted to the starting lineup at shooting guard for Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, Shumpert will likely lose his starting spot once Chandler returns.
Faried, a native of Newark, N.J., is an undersized power forward but his work rate makes him one of the NBA’s top rebounders.
H/T: NY Daily News
