BOSTON — Jeff Hornacek is a big fan of Eric Bledsoe, but he also says he wants to “develop” Frank Ntilikina.

The irony of the Suns’ asking price for unhappy point guard Bledsoe is the two players they’ve asked for have combined to play 11 minutes through two games.

Still, the Knicks remain committed to their rookie point guard, even though ousted Phil Jackson drafted him, and center Willy Hernangomez, even though he’s out of the rotation.

Sources say the Knicks found the Suns’ request for a Ntilikina/Hernangomez package “ridiculous.’’ Ntilikina, 19, was to miss his second straight game Tuesday against the Celtics with a sprained ankle — his rookie experience marred by injuries so far dating to the summer league in July.

Hornacek said Ntilikina’s early fragility has not diminished his excitement over his basketball IQ — essential for a point guard. Of course, Hornacek likely is torn, since he coached Bledsoe in Phoenix and admitted he was “great for us’’ there.

Ntilikina, the 8th pick in the draft, said he’s unaware if Phoenix called about a pre-draft workout. Because his French league team advanced to Game 5 of the Finals, Ntilikina didn’t have time to work out with any team before the draft — even the Knicks.

Having never seen him play live, Hornacek knew little about the defense-first Ntilikina when Jackson and his chief adviser Clarence Gaines pulled the trigger, taking him over well-touted college guards Dennis Smith Jr., Malik Monk and Donovan Mitchell.

“We brought him in to develop him,’’ Hornacek said. “When he doesn’t have the injuries, he’s a smart kid. Tell him once, he’s got the plays. He’s got to battle these nagging injuries. We want him back as soon as possible so we can play him.”

Ntilikina stayed 30 minutes after the morning shootaround Tuesday at TD Garden doing drills with hopes of returning to practice Thursday. He huddled with a Knicks public relations staffer for a debriefing, presumably to inform him that reporters would ask him about Bledsoe.

“I heard he wants to be traded, but I’m focused on basketball and my game to be better,’’ Ntilikina said. “It’s nice (Phoenix asked about me) but I’m focusing on my game how to be better.”

Asked about Bledsoe talks, Kristaps Porzingis said, “If they want my opinion, I’ll think about it. I’m focused on what we have to do now with guys we have now.’’

There’s plenty of expandable trade pawns on an ill-shaped roster — except at point guard, where Ramon Sessions is starter and Ron Baker is backup.

Bledsoe has two years left on his contract and is just 27, but the Knicks still regard Ntilikina and Hernangomez as key parts of the young core.

Courtney Lee, a natural shooting guard who is forced to start at small forward because of Tim Hardaway Jr., Lance Thomas, Mindaugas Kuzminskas and Kyle O’Quinn have all become extras. Thomas was a DNP in the home opener and Kuzminskas hasn’t seen the floor.

The Knicks also have a center glut, causing turmoil, with Hernangomez admitting to being “mad’’ at the situation. O’Quinn has beaten out Hernangomez for backup center minutes, but there’s a sense he’s being showcased.

When asked how O’Quinn has earned his minutes, Hornacek said, “Just intensity level on every play has been great and his ability to block shots adds something our team needs. We’ve talked to him not always having to block a shot.

“If you’re in a right spot and square someone up, that’s as good as blocking it. Last year Kyle opened up a lot, trying to line guys up to block their shots and, yes, he’d block one here but two others are layups. He’s doing a great job of not doing that.’’