New York Knicks Trade for Cam Reddish

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Cam Reddish #22 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The New York Knicks have traded for Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish. The Knicks will give up a former first round draft pick in Kevin Knox and a protected 2022 first round pick via Charlotte.

The Knicks will also acquire Solomon Hill and a 2025 second round pick via Brooklyn.

Knox was the ninth pick in the 2018 NBA draft, but ever since Tom Thibodeau became the coach for the Knicks Knox has struggled to get playing time. He has only appeared in 13 games this season averaging 3.6 points per game and playing only 8.5 minutes per game.

The Atlanta Hawks is a deep team and Reddish found himself getting lost in the rotation. Reddish is a 6- foot-8 forward with a 7’1 wingspan, he was the No. 10 pick in the 2019 NBA draft. He is averaging 11.9 points per game and has played 34 games this season but is playing a career-low 23.4 minutes per game.

Reddish can finally play for a team that will have a bigger role for him and if he plays well enough he can get an extension this summer. Reddish has been shooting 37% from three point range on 4.5 attempts. In the last 10 games he has put up 13.6 points per game, 38% from three on 4.9 attempts. With work on the defensive end Reddish can be an asset for the Knicks on both sides of the ball. He will also be reuniting with for Duke Teammate R.J Barret.