According to NBA source Ian Begley of SNY, the New York Knicks are looking to trade for Washington Wizards big man Daniel Gafford.
- The Wizards are interested in obtaining Quentin Grimes from the Knicks, therefore the two clubs may negotiate a deal.
“Washington’s interest in Grimes is noteworthy for several reasons,” Begley stated in an email. “One of them?” According to insiders, the Knicks are interested in big man Daniel Gafford from the Wizards.
This season, the Knicks have already completed one major deal, sending RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn, and Precious Achiuwa. It’ll be fascinating to watch whether Leon Rose makes another move.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Daniel Gafford, Washington Wizards, and New York Knicks Updates
This season, Gafford averages 10.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals, and 2.1 blocks while shooting 69.7% from the field and 71.8% from the foul line. He’s earning $12.4 million.
The Knicks are 29-17 for the season. They are ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference rankings. Meanwhile, the Wizards are 8–37. They have the second-worst record in the east.
Gafford, 25, has career averages of 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.5 steals, and 1.4 blocks with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. This season, he ranks seventh in the NBA in blocks per game and tenth in overall blocks.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Daniel Gafford, Washington Wizards, and New York Knicks Updates
The Bulls selected Gafford with the 38th overall choice in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Arkansas. Chicago traded Gafford to Washington in March 2021.
