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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Nick Wright explains why LeBron James-Karl-Anthony Towns trade can change game for New York Knicks
Sportscaster Nick Wright recently took part in an in-depth discussion surrounding LeBron James' next stop and shared his viewpoint. On his podcast, 'What's Wright? With Nick Wright', he elaborated on all the factors that work in the New York Knicks' favor if they choose to trade Karl-Anthony Towns for LeBron James. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From cost factor to strengthening the team's defense, he shed light on all the positive things that can happen with the trade for the Knicks. Rumors about LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers are overflowing in NBA circles. Amidst these rumors, Wright's dissection of the LeBron-Towns trade can provide the Knicks the perspective they need to make a blockbuster trade decision. Nick Wright fans trade rumors with his dissection of LeBron James-Karl-Anthony Towns trade 'I don't think he finishes as a Laker' - Will LeBron request a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers? Retirement, player option, or new team? The buzz around LeBron James' next move refuses to slow down. Amidst all the murmur around the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar's future, Nick Wright has come up with his perspective. He elaborated on how the New York Knicks' decision to trade Karl-Anthony Towns for LeBron James can rejuvenate the organization. Talking about the pros, he said: 'The pros, in my opinion, are oddly by adding a guy in year 23, a 40 guy who's going to be 41, you actually get better defensively for two reasons. One is it's more Mitchell Robinson minutes instead of Town. So that's definitive, you know, that helps you a lot defensively. But also, as LeBron showed last year, once they got Luca, if he's not the primary offensive creator, he still has the ability to be a good, not great defender like he once was, but a good defender if that's where he can put his energy. ' He further said: 'The other sneaky pro for the Knicks is, do they actually want to move towns before he's he wants this next mega extension when they traded all those picks for Bridges and you're going to have to extend him and you've already extended OG and you're obviously in the Jaylen Brunson business.' LeBron James & Karl-Anthony Towns at play-in tournament (Image Source: Getty Images) He further continued, 'Like does the fact that LeBron would be short term act is that actually a positive because you don't want to you know have the big money associated with Carl Anthony Towns when there are, I think, legitimate real concerns of if our two best players are Brunson and Towns are we good enough defensively ever to win four rounds. I think those are all real, legitimate discussions.' Wright's thoughts largely revolved around the role LeBron can play in the New York Knicks, without the team needing to make a long-term commitment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also, moving Karl-Anthony Towns can help the Knicks manage costs, as they have already signed hefty deals with Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges, per Basketball Network. He further moved to how it is the right time to make the deal, as the trade leading to LeBron moving to an Eastern Conference team can improve the Knicks' chances to win the title after 52 years. Wright pinpointed, 'The Celtics are off the chessboard. The Pacers are off the chessboard, and the Bucks don't know where they are on the chessboard. We're already the favorites in the conference. We haven't won a championship in 52 years. What if we go for it (LeBron-Karl-Anthony trade)? It certainly is a worthy legitimate conversation, just like it.' Here is Wright's complete discussion: Nick Wright: Knicks should TRADE KAT to Lakers for LeBron James | What's Wright NBA In the discussion, Wright also pulled out LeBron James' longtime agent Rich Paul's statement to ESPN, where he explained LeBron's mindset for the coming season. Rich Paul had told ESPN, as per Shams Charania's report dated June 29, 2025: 'LeBron wants to compete for a championship. He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with [governor] Jeanie [Buss] and [general manager] Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career. We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive, and want what's best for him." So, the trick right now lies in finding the correct team for LeBron James, which can help him have a ring before he hangs up his sneakers. And currently, the best win-win situation is possible to achieve with the LeBron James-Karl-Anthony Towns trade. According to Wright, the only con of the trade will be LeBron's age, who will be playing his season 23, and is about ten years older than Karl-Anthony Towns. Also Read: If all factors as indicated by Wright are taken into consideration, James may consider exercising his player option and ask for a move to the Eastern Conference, with the New York Knicks as his next stop. Whether the trade will happen or not remains unclear till any negotiation moves are reported from either party.
Newsweek
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Knicks Urged to Trade Top Star Straight Up for Kevin Durant
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The NBA offseason never fails to deliver, and this summer looks like it'll be no different. Basketball, specifically the NBA, has become a year-round spectacle, and the league continues to keep fans locked in well beyond the final buzzer of the NBA Finals — and this offseason should be just as captivating. The expectation is that there will be a ton of player movement, especially regarding the stars of today's game. At the forefront of things in the coming weeks will be Phoenix Suns superstar forward and future Hall of Famer, Kevin Durant. Durant is likely to be traded from the Suns this summer, and there will be numerous teams wanting to land the 15-time All-Star. One team that could be in line to land Durant is the New York Knicks. The Knicks may not have the most enticing package for Durant, but they could offer the best player for him: Karl Anthony Towns. FS1's Nick Wright believes the Knicks should aggressively pursue Durant by offering Towns. Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Footprint Center on December 15, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Knicks defeated the Suns 139-122. Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Footprint Center on December 15, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Knicks defeated the Suns 139-122. Photo by"I think if you offered KAT for Durant, the Suns would say yes... if they made that trade I think they'd be the favorites in the East," said Wright. 'I think if you offered KAT for Durant the Suns would say yes… if they made that trade I think they'd be the favorites in the East.'@getnickwright says despite the age gap the Knicks should go all-in on Kevin Durant — What's Wright? with Nick Wright (@WhatsWrightShow) June 3, 2025 The Knicks had just fired their head coach of five seasons, Tom Thibodeau. New York could undergo numerous changes this offseason, as it is believed that only Jalen Brunson is safe from trade talks. Outside of that, anyone on the roster is up for grabs, especially if the Knicks have a real shot at Durant. Towns is a name that could be on the move, although his first season in New York was a success. However, a report a day after the Knicks lost to the Pacers in the playoffs revealed that the Knicks players and coaches had expressed frustration with Towns and his defensive habits. His time in the Big Apple could be winding down, and that could mean landing Durant. All signs point to Durant likely having a new home for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Only time will tell, but it appears that trade talks surrounding Durant will intensify in the coming weeks. ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news on Wednesday that in the coming weeks, many teams will call about the availability of Durant. The 36-year-old has spent the last two-plus seasons in Phoenix and New York, and could take advantage of the situation brewing in the Valley of the Sun. More NBA news: Knicks Staff Reportedly Losing Patience With Karl-Anthony Towns Kevin Durant Trade Speculation Will Reportedly Get Aggressive in Coming Weeks LeBron James' 'Mind the Game' Podcast Takes Massive Shot at Brian Windhorst For more on the Knicks, Kevin Durant and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Why Nick Wright believes Knicks beating Celtics would be good thing for NBA
Nick Wright believes that a Knicks playoff series win over the Celtics can change the game. The FS1 pundit made his case during his 'What's Wright' podcast on Thursday, saying that a Celtics loss would be good 'for the health of basketball.' 'It has the potential to be an all-time loss,' Wright said. 'It also has the potential to maybe stem the tide a bit against professional basketball simply being a 3-point shooting contest.' Advertisement 4 Nick Wright spoke about the second-round series. What's Wright? With Nick Wright/YouTube Wright has been a critic of the NBA's recent shift toward 3-pointers and has repeatedly called on the league to change the rules similar to how the MLB has done to reshape the sport in recent seasons. Advertisement 4 Al Horford of the Boston Celtics goes up for a shot as Josh Hart of the New York Knicks defends during the fourth quarter of Game 2. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post 'Watching 3-point contests is not as good of an entertainment product as the NBA we grew up with,' Wright said. 'Even though the league is deeper than ever, more skilled than ever, in theory, should be better than ever…you might need to be proactive like baseball was against the shift and the pitch clock and all those things.' The Celtics set an NBA playoff record with 45 missed 3-pointers during their Game 1 loss against the Knicks on Monday, shooting 15-for-60 beyond the arc. 'The Boston Celtics breaking every record for 3-point attempts, if they ended up cruising to a championship, then until the rules change, everyone's an idiot for not playing that way,' Wright explained. Advertisement 4 Fox Sports personality Nick Wright poses for a portrait on the set of 'First Things First' in New York, N.Y., on January 30, 2025. The Washington Post via Getty Im 'But if in the small sample size of a series, the Celtics get whacked by what most people agree is a clearly inferior team … whether it should or shouldn't change teams' philosophies and approaches, pro sports are reactionary. And I think it will. So yeah, I'll say it. For the health of basketball, it's good if this doesn't work for Boston.' Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. The Celtics continued their 3-point struggles into the second game of the series on Wednesday, shooting just 25 percent from downtown across 40 shot attempts. Advertisement 4 Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and Jalen Brunson high five during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round 2 Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on May 7, 2025 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NBAE via Getty Images Boston's woes ultimately amounted to a nail-biter 91-90 loss for the Knicks to get ahead 2-0 in the series. Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals is set for Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.
