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Report: Knicks dangling Iman Shumpert to get into first round

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 09: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Iman Shumpert #21 of the New York Knicks in action against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on January 9, 2014 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Heat 102-92. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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There has been a buzz around the league for a while that the Knicks have been looking for a way to trade into the bottom of the first round somehow.

What are they dangling out there to interest teams?

Iman Shumpert, So reports Marc Stein at ESPN.

Why? To get point guard Tyler Ennis or swingman P.J. Hairston, according to Ken Berger of CBSSports.com.

The Thunder tend not to trade their picks, thinking they have the system to develop players, and that has worked out well with Jeremy Lamb and Reggie Jackson. They are more likely to keep this pick than trade it.

But I’d be surprised in one team doesn’t jump at the potential of Shumpert, if that deal is really out there on the table. For all his regression and flaws, Shumpert is likely better than anyone you find at the bottom of the first round (although I do like Hairston). Besides, it’s one year before he’s a restricted free agent, if it doesn’t work out let another team poach him with an offer.