The New York Knicks, as expected, is struggling early this season. They lack depth in the frontcourt, and their backcourt is loaded. But on the bright side, their young talents are brimming with talent. Rumors has started surfacing that J.R. Smith is on the trading block, perhaps to give way to Tim Hardaway and Iman Shumpert.
Even with Carmelo Anthony, one of the game's best scorers, the New York Knicks' offense has sputtered out of the gate this season.
According to Bleacherreport, their offensive rating of 104.3 is 21st in the league, and there isn't a single player who appears to be anywhere near clicking in the triangle offense.
Head coach Derek Fisher talked about the challenge, per Marc Berman of the New York Post:
[Phil] obviously knows a lot about his offense, but I think it's more than just a guy is going to get it. Each player and person has different learning curves. I don't know if there's a date.
It's more where our team is from a management standpoint. For me, I don't have a date on when I would assume a guy should or shouldn't have it. I'm going to coach him until he's here or isn't here. Those won't be my decisions.'
According to Berman, one of those players who might not be around for much longer is J.R. Smith. There's a logjam at the 2, with Iman Shumpert and Tim Hardaway also on the roster, and the Indiana Pacers are rumored to have interest, per Berman.
What do you think readers? Should J.R. Smith be traded by the New York Knicks? Will he be a good fit in Indiana? Sound off in the comments section below!
