Here's Why The Knicks Should Trade for Malcolm Brogdon

Brogdon's combined 3PT percentage since the start of last season (43.6%) is the highest among all players who have appeared in at least 100 games and attempted more than 100 three-pointers.

We are a little more than two weeks from the February 8th trade deadline, which means the rumor mill will kick into overdrive over the next fortnight. 

And early Tuesday, Miami made a move for one of the players attached to the Knicks in recent gossip, Terry Rozier, with the Heat giving up veteran Kyle Lowry and a future first-round pick in exchange for Rozier (and possibly setting the market in the process). 

Fortunately for New York, who desperately need a backup PG, plenty of quality players are up for grabs on non-contending teams. 

Yet, I think the realistic target that makes the most sense is Portland's Malcolm Brogdon.

Yes, there are reasons for New York to be cautious. First and foremost, his injury history is problematic (and especially notable, considering the Knicks' front office places tremendous value on availability). Brogdon hasn't played more than 67 games since his rookie year in 2016-17 and has missed an average of nearly 25 games per season. And at 31, he's not nearly as impactful on the defensive end as he was early in his career (during his collegiate days at Virginia, Brogdon was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons). 

However, with OG Anunoby helping to elevate the Knicks' defensive rating to the very top of the league, offensive production (especially from the second unit) is New York's most significant need. With Jalen Brunson on the floor this season, the Knicks score more than 120 points per 100 possessions. With Brunson on the bench, the number dips all the way down to 105.3 points per 100 possessions.

Brogdon has shown he can be an incredibly efficient and effective contributor on the offensive end, both as a distributor/facilitator and a finisher.