Obviously there would be some complications with a deal like this such as the fact that Lee can not be resigned until after the July moratorium, so the #4 pick would have to be made for NY.

For the record I don’t like the deal and the more I think about it it seems pretty unfeasible, but the idea of a LEE, JT, SHawes front court makes me smile.

Hell to the no.

1. picks are traded for perennial all-stars.
   Maybe K9 and a later pick I’d consider.

There has been no mention of the kings or that trade. I do have to disagree with you guys to a point though. While the #4 pick is valuable, I really don’t see any player available being more useful and able to provide an immediate impact as Lee would. Rubio’s availability would change my mind but we are talking about a player who is proven and fills some needs the kings have such as rebounding, for a pick in a down draft. Everyone seems to think we are going to get an all star with the pick, which is possible but far from definite. And if GP needs to hit a “homerun”
as peaches puts it, than Lee could be that swing.

Other possible deals that make more sense for us but less for NY:

1. #23 and/or #31, K9 for Lee
2. #23and/or #31, Noc for Lee

but they won’t just give him away. If that were their impulse, they just wouldn’t match offers for him.

Memphis and OKC are in better position to make a play for him if they are so inclined. They can both offer late 1st round picks, and the Knicks wouldn’t have to take back any salary.