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The New York Knicks just want a shiny new point guard, whether from the draft or from free agency. The top two guys on their list are widely perceived as incoming rookie and Big Ten star Jaden Ivey and Dallas Mavericks PG Jalen Brunson. The Knicks are not hiding their desire to lure Brunson, even going to some extraordinary lengths to get the former Villanova Wildcats star's attention.
But the Knicks are rumored to have a contingency plan in case Brunson ultimately decides to keep out of the Big Apple and if Ivey doesn't land on their laps in the 2022 NBA Draft. (The Knicks hold the 11th pick overall.)
Via Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report:
The Knicks have also been linked to Brogdon in recent days by league personnel. New York is known to have interest in trading up from the No. 11 pick, with a perceived target of Purdue combo guard Jaden Ivey. But if New York doesn't jump up the lottery order—league executives don't forecast such a deal—and determines it is out of the running for free agent-to-be Jalen Brunson, Brogdon has been mentioned as one of several potential backup options for the Knicks to plug their hole at starting point guard.
The Knicks' PG outlook is not looking great at the moment, hence their focus on addressing the need in that position. Brogdon would be an upgrade over anyone of Alec Burks, Immanuel Quickley, Kemba Walker, and Miles McBride, though, New York must also consider his status as a potential free agent in 2023.
