The Knicks are 1.5 games out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, but they’ve reportedly targeted the player to get them over the hump.
New York is one of the teams that’s discussed a possible trade with the Hawks for Jeff Teague, per CBS New York. The all-star guard -- who is averaging 14.3 points and 5.6 assists per game -- would serve as an upgrade over a Jose Calderon.
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The 34-year-old, by comparison, is averaging just 7.5 points and four assists per game.
I said a few weeks ago that the Hawks should try and trade a struggling Jeff Teague. I think the Knicks would be a perfect fit!
— Mike Rico (@mikerico23) January 27, 2016
This isn’t the first time the Knicks considered trading for Teague. It’s been almost 12 months since GM Steve Mills was looking to upgrade the PG position.
“There’s no question that the Knicks want to upgrade that position,” one Eastern Conference said in Feb. 2015, per CBS New York. “That’s their top goal.”
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En route to a 17-65 season, it made little sense for the Knicks to do so. A surprising 22-25 start to the 2015-16 campaign, however, adds an extra incentive to New York’s front office.
If a competent PG is the missing piece of a playoff puzzle, there’s no reason not to pursue it. Even if he’ll cost $8 million in 2016-17.
Knicks have limited assets, may have to get creative to land Teague. Yahoo! earlier reported ATL was listening to offers on the PG (2/2)
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) January 27, 2016
The Knicks just need to put together a tradable package first.
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WARNING always keep the ball very, very close when Jeff Teague is on the court. https://t.co/CwIboh8nmf
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 24, 2016
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