Knicks Eye OG Anunoby Trade

- OG Anunoby was actually acquired by the Knicks in a trade with the Toronto Raptors during the 2023-24 season for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. He then re-signed with New York in the summer of 2024. - Anunoby inked a five-year, $212.5 million contract to remain with the Knicks, a deal that includes a player option and a trade kicker. His average annual salary is over $40 million, making him the team's highest-paid player. - With Anunoby in the lineup during the 2023-24 regular season and playoffs, the Knicks had a strong 26-6 record, highlighting his defensive impact. He was the NBA's steals leader in the 2022-23 season. - Recent speculation suggests that for the Knicks to acquire a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo, they might have to trade a core player, with Anunoby's name being mentioned as a high-value asset. - The Knicks' ability to make major trades is hampered by a lack of draft capital, having sent out numerous first-round picks in 2024 to acquire Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns. - Ja Morant's latest injury was a left ankle sprain during practice in October 2025, which listed him as "week-to-week" heading into the current season. - Morant has struggled to stay on the court, playing in just 59 total games over the two previous seasons due to a combination of injuries and a 25-game suspension. - This season, the Memphis Grizzlies have a record of 13-20 in games played without Ja Morant.