Do-it-all New York Knicks forward Josh Hart is expected to miss several games dealing with an ankle injury he suffered on Christmas Day against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
While Hart has been a key starter for the Knicks this season, he's dealing with several injuries, including a broken finger and back issues.
New York needs an insurance plan in place for Hart, in case his ailments pile up even further throughout the 2025-26 NBA season.
Knicks urged to trade for Pelicans' Saddiq Bey
SNY's David Vertsberger named New Orleans Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey as a potential trade option for the Knicks as the deadline approaches.
"The Knicks have been starting 20-year-old rookie Mohamed Diawara and playing second-year man Kevin McCullar Jr. Amid Yabusele’s disappointing season and Hart’s injury. While both have been impressive, New York could use some more veteran depth on the wing, perhaps more so than anything else," wrote Vertsberger.
"One target who fits the bill is Bey, a six-year veteran playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. He just torched the Knicks for 26 points -- perhaps his tryout for the team -- and was an intriguing 3-and-D prospect before his shot fell off."
Bey's salary matches that of forward Guerschon Yabusele, a player who hasn't gotten much use this season after signing with the Knicks over the summer.
Even once Hart returns from injury, Bey could be a valuable piece of the Knicks' second unit and help propel the team forward in their push for a championship.
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