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NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks Interested in Pistons' Saddiq Bey?

Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey could be on the move before the NBA Trade Deadline. Could the New York Knicks pull the trigger?

Jeremy Brener

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The New York Knicks are preparing for a busy week on the phones as the NBA Trade Deadline draws near.

With the Knicks (27-25) just two games above .500, New York could decide to add a piece or two to solidify its spot in the postseason picture. According to SNY, one of those pieces could be Detroit Pistons wing Saddiq Bey.

“In general, a name that has been talked about recently is Saddiq Bey in Detroit,” SNY said. “The Knicks are among the teams that have registered some interest in Saddiq. I don’t know how far discussions have gotten, but Bey, obviously a Villanova guy, wing, could help the Knicks from a depth perspective.”

Bey, 23, is averaging 14.6 points per game and could prove to be an upgrade on the wing from Evan Fournier and Cam Reddish, both of whom have fallen out of the Knicks' rotation. It could stretch Tom Thibodeau's rotation from nine to 10 players and Bey's addition to the team would take some playmaking pressure off Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, and RJ Barrett. Though their hardwood paths didn't cross, Bey and Brunson share the Villanova connection, both working under head coach Jay Wright in Philadelphia.

Reddish could actually be the primary piece that gets dealt in exchange for Bey in a prospective deal. He would get a chance to play more and prove his worth before he hits restricted free agency in the summer, and the Pistons could clear more cap space that Bey would occupy next year, allowing the team to seek massive free agent wings.

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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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