The New York Knicks are expected to chase multiple free agents with All-NBA talent. They have been expected to call the New Orleans Pelicans with an offer for Anthony Davis.

The New York Knicks have a stockpile of young talent with potential. They could potentially have tons of cap space. Enticing a pair of free agents will be tough in the NBA off-season market, even for New York’s most popular team. Trading with the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis might be required to attract the signature of Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant.

This series of trade appraisals have examined the long term value of any trade. The judgment of Anthony Davis trade haul will come when Zion Williamson signs his second contract. The initial trade is only the first step towards building a contender in the Crescent City.

Most of the trade options are a collection of young assets and recent NBA draft picks. Depending on what one values on the court, the Knicks could assemble a nice offer to surround Jrue Holiday and Zion.

Accepting the New York Knicks offer would be betting huge on the new player development program. Every player would need to at least be a bench contributor. The contract situations in three years could prove beneficial to the Pelicans.

Big man, Mitchell Robinson (21), could protect the paint while Holiday roams the perimeter and Williamson sit on the weak side wing. Robinson is due only $1,559,712 next season. The following two non-guaranteed seasons, Robinson is owed $1,663,861 and $1,802,057.

The second round pick will earn a second contract, but he did not attempt a three-pointer this season. He shot 60% from the free throw line and averaged 0.6 assists in 66 games. Bigs who cannot shoot or pass are eventually found at the end of the bench.

Robinson’s upside is limited. The Pelicans need shooters around Holiday and Williamson. However, that could help the Pelicans retain Robinson for exception level money. Robinson has above-average athleticism for a big; he would be a decent value option to secure rebounds for three-point shooters or be available for a Zion dump off pass.

As a centerpiece of a trade for Anthony Davis, Robinson leave a lot to be desired. Thankfully for the Knicks, they a negotiating more with top grade quantity rather than a quantity of one exceptional young asset.

The Clippers may balk at included a player in a trade, judging they can afford that stance. The Knicks large market ambitions may not afford them that luxury. To be viewed as the glamour destination in Los Angeles or New York, sometimes a premium must be paid.