Knicks Eyeing Chris Paul

According to a Sirius XM report, the Knicks are gathering intel on Chris Paul to make a run at the Thunder guard this Summer.

On the eve of the Thunder playing the Knicks in Madison Square Garden comes a report that the New York is gathering intel to make a run at Chris Paul. Per Frank Isola of Sirius XM  Paul still "adores" current Knicks president Leon Rose who is also Pau's ex-agent, and the timing could be right for a reunion.

The New York Post reported last week that Rose might have his eye on former Oklahoma City forward Carmelo Anthony. Rose was also Anthony's agent at the Creative Artist Agency.  Anthony says he and Rose talk "multiple times a week."

Chris Paul on his former agent Leon Rose being named Knicks president: “I couldn’t be happier for him and his family.” pic.twitter.com/GbPR5EEbbF

— Maddie Lee (@maddie_m_lee) March 2, 2020

In typical Knicks fashion, they could be trying to make their offseason plans from 2010 finally come to fruition. That year Paul made a toast at Antony's weeding saying he, Anthony, and Amar'e Stoudemire would form their own big three. 

As for the Thunder, if they decide to let Paul go, New York does have a first-round pick they acquired from the Clippers in the deal for Marcus Morris. Even if it's a late first-round pick, it would be helpful for Sam Presti to have the insurance. 

As it stands now, the only first-round pick the Thunder have is the Nuggets top 10 protected they got in the Jerami Grant trade. If the draft were today, they would lose their pick in round one to the 76eas because it falls outside the top 20. 

The Knicks, according to NBA sources, have been gathering intel on All Star Chris Paul and could make a run at him this summer. Paul, 34, carries a huge contract but he’s had a resurgent season in OKC & is proven leader. (He was also once represented by...Leon Rose.)

— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) March 5, 2020

Of course, there is the matter of Paul's contract and would the Knicks want to pay him over 40-million dollars the next two seasons when he turns 36.  Paul is saying he will exercise his player option in 2021-2022 when he is due 41-million. 

Thunder Strikes:

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his best night shooting in the Thunder's 114-107 win over the Pistons. Gilgeous-Alexander shot 80 percent going 12/17 from the floor scoring 27 points.