Knicks listening to Porzingis offers, reportedly looking for top-four pick to draft Jackson

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On Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the New York Knicks weren't ruling out trading 21-year-old forward/center Kristaps Porzingis.

Phil Jackson added some fuel to the rumblings on Wednesday night

"We're listening but we're not intrigued yet at this level," Jackson told MSG on Wednesday night. "As much as we love this guy, we have to do what's good for our club."

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But what would the Knicks be looking for in exchange for the 7-foot-3 Latvian big man?

According to Wojnarowski, the Knicks are looking for a top-four pick so they can draft Kansas forward Josh Jackson.

The Celtics, who are reportedly interested in Porzingis, hold the No. 3 pick in the draft.

Boston also has Brooklyn’s unprotected first-round pick next year, Memphis’ first in either 2019, 2020 or 2021, the Clippers’ first in either 2019 or 2020 and a pick from the 76ers that will be either be the Lakers’ 2018 first-round pick or a 2019 first-rounder from the 76ers or the Kings.

 

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