Cam Reddish

At first glance, the Knicks and Blazers' trade involving Josh Hart and Cam Reddish looks like a resounding win-win.

This move may not be the most exciting, but for a team looking to cement themselves as playoff contenders, this is exactly the kind of move they should be looking to pull off. Giving up a first-round pick in the teens for someone who could bolt in free agency in a few months’ time should sting a little, but such is the price of becoming a better team. Reddish has shown explosive scoring ability before, and in the right environment, he could still turn out to be a quality player. Nevertheless, it’s clear that the Blazers needed to swing a trade, with the team slowly drifting away from the playoff hunt. Hart was the player centerpiece of that trade, and on paper, he looked like a better defensive fit alongside Damian Lillard than McCollum was. [trading away starting small forward](https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-josh-hart-traded-to-new-york-as-blazers-rebuild-begins) Josh Hart to the New York Knicks for Cam Reddish, Svi Mykhailuk, Ryan Arcidiacono and a protected future first-round pick.

The Knicks are getting some help at the NBA trade deadline in the form of Josh Hart.

So, when the ball goes up, if you stand and stare, that’s gonna be a problem. He’s got a great nose for the ball. Hart is earning $12.96 million this season and controls a player option for the same amount for 2023-24. It’s just noise, but the good thing is that I think the popularity of our league, it creates a buzz. But we also know we have a really good roster that we like. A video posted on Twitter by Nova Hoops showed Brunson excitedly raising his arms in the air when he learned of Hart’s acquisition.

The New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly discussed the outline of a trade that could feature a swap of Josh Hart and Cam Reddish.

Landing with Thibodeau and the Knicks at last year’s trade deadline was just about the worst possible outcome for Reddish as a player. He came off the bench for Atlanta and hit 6 threes against the eventual-champion Milwaukee Bucks while also showcasing how his athleticism and length can disrupt opposing offenses. He would see regular playing time again, which could possibly bring back the form he showed in Atlanta. [SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley](https://sny.tv/articles/knicks-trade-deadline-buzz-2023) reported the Blazers and Knicks have discussed a deal involving the two wings. [are looking to move on from Hart](https://ripcityproject.com/2023/01/28/yahoo-blazers-open-moving-nurkic-hart-build-playoff-contender/) before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. Despite his offensive struggles this season, Hart’s defense-first attitude, energy, and intangibles would fit well with any team trying to make a playoff push.

The Knicks will also send Ryan Arcidiacono and Svi Mykhailiuk to the Blazers.

[Atlanta Hawks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/ATL/atlanta-hawks/) in exchange for Kevin Knox and a future first-round pick, which originally belonged to the [Charlotte Hornets](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CHA/charlotte-hornets/) and has not yet conveyed. [New Orleans Pelicans](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/NO/new-orleans-pelicans/) sent him to the Blazers in the [CJ McCollum](/nba/players/2067685/cj-mccollum/) trade. [New York Knicks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/NY/new-york-knicks/) have agreed to trade [Cam Reddish](/nba/players/3042251/cam-reddish/), [Ryan Arcidiacono](/nba/players/2253462/ryan-arcidiacono/), [Svi Mykhailiuk](/nba/players/2152517/svi-mykhailiuk/) and a protected first-round pick to the [Portland Trail Blazers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/POR/portland-trail-blazers/) in exchange for [Josh Hart](/nba/players/2105193/josh-hart/), [according to Adrian Wojnarowski](https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1623517868653527040?s=20&t=RcvB2cNc7z2D-7_iUelNcg). This is also the second deadline in a row that Reddish has been moved. Reddish only ended up playing 35 total games for the Knicks, and quickly fell out of the rotation this season; he has not seen the court since Dec. The duo won an NCAA championship together in 2016.

Hart was acquired by the Blazers at last year's trade deadline.

[Svi Mykhailiuk](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mykhasv01.html), 25, is a 6-7 forward averaging 1.6 points per game. The lottery-protected pick was traded to the Bulls in 2021 in a three-way deal that landed Larry Nance Jr., who now plays for the Pelicans. In three seasons, he has averaged 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while shooting just 39.3% from the field, including 32.3% from three-point range. According to Wojnarowski, the Blazers would receive four future second-round picks should New York’s first-round pick not convey this year. By dealing the 6-foot-4 Hart, the Blazers received a lottery-protected first-round pick this year in what figures to be a deep NBA draft. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) According to Wojnarowski, the Blazers will also receive Ryan Arcidiacono and Svi Mykhailiuk. Hart, the Blazers’ starting small forward, had been rumored to be on the trading block. Subscribe to Oregonian/OregonLive [newsletters](https://subscription.oregonlive.com/newsletters/) and [podcasts](https://www.oregonlive.com/podcasts/) After shooting 37.3% from three-point range last season with the Blazers, Hart’s shooting touch fell off this season. In 64 games (all starts) with the Blazers, Hart averaged 11.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists. [Portland Trail Blazers](https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/) have traded [Josh Hart](https://www.oregonlive.com/topic/josh%20hart/) to the New York Knicks for [Cam Reddish](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/reddica01.html) and a protected first-round pick, an NBA source has confirmed to The Oregonian/OregonLive.