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Analyst Gives Knicks Positive Grade for Delon Wright Trade

The New York Knicks have been praised for their Delon Wright trade at the deadline.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Delon Wright (55) grabs a rebound against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Delon Wright (55) grabs a rebound against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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The New York Knicks made just one deal of significance before the trade deadline, sending Jericho Sims to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal.

In the trade, the Knicks acquired veteran point guard Delon Wright, and he is expected to add some depth to the backcourt for the remainder of the regular season.

ESPN writer Kevin Pelton was a fan of the move, giving it a "B" in his grades for the deadline.

"With Mitchell Robinson progressing in his recovery from May ankle surgery, trading Sims helps rebalance the Knicks' roster. In a pinch, New York still has second-round pick Ariel Hukporti, who played 19 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Toronto Raptors," Pelton writes.

"I'm curious whether Wright will get a chance to play for the Knicks after logging just 405 minutes in Milwaukee. Wright shot a dreadful 30% on 2s and 24.5% on 3s, but the sample size was tiny, and Wright was more effective for the Miami Heat after last season's trade deadline.

"The guard position doesn't really seem like a need for New York with Miles McBride as the team's top reserve and Cameron Payne having a terrific year. Still, any reserve coach Tom Thibodeau will trust is a plus for the Knicks."

The Bucks got a "B" for acquiring Sims, while the Washington Wizards got a "B" for acquiring former All-Star Khris Middleton and rookie AJ Johnson.

The Knicks could have done a lot more, but their lack of moves shows that the front office is confident in what the roster can produce in the coming months.

The Knicks are back in action on Tuesday night when they take on Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the game on MSG or stream it on NBA League Pass.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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