- Brian Scalabrine says that if his son threw tantrum like LeBron James did vs. Celtics, he wouldn’t play him in overtime
- LeBron James says Lakers loss vs. Celtics was ‘one of the best games we’ve played all year’
- NBA players and media outraged after no-call on LeBron James at end of Lakers-Celtics game
- Al Horford’s brother and sister rip LeBron James after no-call at end of Lakers-Celtics game
- Report: NBA reached out to Lakers immediately after game to inform them that LeBron James was fouled by Jayson Tatum
- James Worthy unleashes angry tirade on refs after no-call on LeBron: ‘That’s one of the worst NBA referee crews I’ve seen’
- Lonnie Walker IV says he’s ‘pretty close’ to returning for Lakers, could play vs. Celtics
- Kevin Durant challenges Shaquille O’Neal for disrespecting Lakers newcomer Rui Hachimura
- Kevin Durant says LeBron James is ‘setting the bar’ for what an athlete wants to be: ‘This is like the greatest that you can get’
- Report: ‘People around the Lakers’ see Zach LaVine as a potential trade target
Report: Knicks Trying to Land Kyle Kuzma in Trade Centered Around Marcus Morris
- Updated: February 6, 2020
The New York Knicks seem to be quite interested in Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma.
In fact, a recent report indicates that the Knicks are seeking to acquire Kuzma in a pre-deadline trade that would be centered around Marcus Morris.
Knicks trying to land Kyle Kuzma in a deal that would include Marcus Morris. D’Angelo Russell, who was a tidy minus-48 vs. Brooklyn last night, also remains a target.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) February 6, 2020
It was recently reported that the Lakers were expected to feel out the market for Morris.
Similarly, a different report indicated that the Knicks had already engaged the Lakers in exploratory conversations regarding Kuzma.
It seems as though those conversations have been taken to the next level. If the Knicks are willing to part ways with Morris, who has been their best player on the court in many games this season, they are likely quite serious about trying to land Kuzma.
Morris has averaged 19.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game this season. Beyond that, he has taken his three-point shooting to the next level this year.
While his career average from beyond the arc is just 36.9 percent, he’s shooting a fantastic 43.9 percent from three-point land this year.
He’s been one of the few bright spots for a lowly Knicks team that currently has a record of 15-36 on the season.
If he were acquired by Los Angeles, he would inject some defensive toughness to the Lakers and also likely serve as a fantastic scoring option in the frontcourt when LeBron James is on the bench.
As for Kuzma, he would immediately become one of the major offensive focal points in New York alongside prized rookie R.J. Barrett.
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