The post Knicks rumors: Insider makes 40% prediction for major trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. Despite reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in more than 25 years, the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau and could be shaking up their roster this offseason.

The Knicks have long maintained an interest in Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. and could be willing to move Mikal Bridges for the big man.

Stephen A. Smith called out the Knicks for ignoring Kevin Durant amid trade rumors — and says one reason behind it has nothing to do with basketball.

The New York Knicks made it clear that they won't be pursuing a trade for Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant this offseason, but he reportedly would've welcomed the opportunity to be shipped to the Big Apple.

Recently, Hawks on SI ’s Jackson Caudell pitched a hypothetical trade that could solve some of New York’s problems. His trade sent Mitchell Robinson, Terance Mann, Pacome Dadiet and two Hawks second-round picks to the Lakers, Jarred Vanderbilt to the Hawks and Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht to the Knicks.

A 25-year-old ex-lottery pick, Jackson is about to enter the final season of his contract with the Grizzlies at $23.4M. Memphis also just traded away Desmond Bane to an Eastern Conference contender over the weekend, potentially signaling the beginning of a rebuild.

The New York Knicks theoretically have one of the most desirable head-coaching jobs in all of basketball. They have a roster that just came six games short of a championship. They play in the league's biggest market and its most famous arena.

A career 35.1% three-point shooter and one of the top defensive bigs in the league, Jackson Jr. would make for a formidable frontcourt duo with Karl-Anthony Towns. Jackson Jr. is an elite rim protector and would provide Towns with far fewer responsibilities on that end of the court.